Maternity Care Support Specialist (Rotational)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is seeking a dedicated maternity support worker to assist the midwifery team in caring for women and newborns. You will help with observations, recordings, and postnatal care under supervision, contributing to safe, compassionate care aligned with NHS standards.

This role requires teamwork, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Training and development opportunities are available within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Satisfactory general education and relevant training.
• Experience in health/social care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support women throughout pregnancy, labour and postnatal period under supervision.
• Assist with clinical care, take observations and perform blood tests.
• Assist in newborn care, observations, tests and feeding support.
• Support midwifery and obstetric teams as required and maintain records.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Care commitment

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for mothers/babies

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Alternative Level 3 qualification

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is seeking a dedicated maternity support worker to assist the midwifery team in caring for women and newborns. You will help with observations, recordings, and postnatal care under supervision, contributing to safe, compassionate care aligned with NHS standards.

This role requires teamwork, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Training and development opportunities are available within the NHS framework.