Maternity Care Assistant - Delivery Suite | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a Maternity Healthcare Support Worker to join the midwifery team in the Delivery Suite. This role requires excellent communication skills and teamwork to ensure patient care and safety. Candidates new to care will receive support to complete essential competencies and progress to a Band 3 role. The position may involve shift work and supports flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction.
• Experience working within a team for patient safety.
• Ability to undertake shift work including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor routine maternal observations such as vital signs.
• Assist with personal care and provide support for patients' nutritional needs.
• Participate in delegated clinical care duties under supervision.

Job description

Overview

Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Maternity Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 to work in the Delivery Suite at Whipps Cross. This post is open to experienced Maternity Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be an integral part of the midwifery team and will actively take part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:

• Routine maternal observations (e.g. monitoring vital signs)
• Undertaking a limited range of delegated clinical care duties (taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients’ and newborn nutritional and hydration needs
• Strong teamworking and communication skills to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of patients

Requirements and Development

An excellent communicator with experience of working in a team to ensure patient comfort, wellbeing and safety.

Barts Health has a diverse and busy service and may require staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder may work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work, including nights and weekends.

The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. 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.

About the Employer

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 focused on continuous improvement to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We aim to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care.

Values and Inclusion

WeCare values and behaviours guide how we work together. We strive to live by WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value differences and support an inclusive working environment.

Important Information

PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post – Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test; only those who pass will be invited to a formal interview.

We support flexible working and will work with you to tailor arrangements. If you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Application and Closing

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.