Maternity Care Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic Maternity Assistants to join their team. This role involves supporting women during pregnancy and the postnatal period, assisting with care under the supervision of trained Midwives. Ideal candidates will be dynamic and ready to progress to Band 3 competencies. The position offers an opportunity to influence positive outcomes for new families in modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work in a team under the supervision of Midwifery trained staff.
• Willingness to complete necessary competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of women under the direction of Midwifery trained staff.
• Support women in pregnancy and postnatal period.
• Carry out assigned tasks involving direct care of mothers and babies.
• Support the midwife in antenatal and postnatal support.
• Rotate to all areas within maternity with some weekend and evening commitments.

Skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic

Ability to assist with care

Strong communication

Ability to support women during pregnancy and postnatal

Job description

This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary. At Whipps Cross we are a friendly and forward thinking team who nurture our staff so that they can be the best version of themselves. This role enables you to see all aspects of maternity care from booking a new pregnancy through to the postnatal period. You will work alongside passionate Midwives whilst building rapport with women and their families and obtaining real job satisfaction.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic Maternity Assistants to join our team of Community Midwives at Bart's Health, Whipps Cross Hospital. We provide Maternity Services to approximately 4900 women a year and accommodate our women in very modern up to date facilities. We have a co-located midwifery-led unit and are working towards integration of the community midwifery services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with care of women under the direction and supervision of Midwifery trained staff in the hospital and community.
• With the support of the midwifery team, support women in pregnancy and postnatal period, helping them make healthy choices for themselves and their babies.
• Carry out assigned tasks involving direct care of mothers and their babies under the general supervision of the midwife.
• Support the midwife in providing antenatal and postnatal support to individual mothers and small groups of women.
• May be expected to be rotated to all areas within maternity with some weekend and evening commitments as required by the service.

Other Requirements

• Due to government threshold guidelines, the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test; only those who pass will be invited to a formal interview.

Barts Health Overview

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We are committed to providing safe and compassionate care and live by our WeCare values and behaviours, promoting inclusion and supporting an inclusive working environment.