Maternity Health Care Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A health board in Wales seeks an enthusiastic Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join a busy team at the Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatients Department. Responsibilities include supporting registered nurses/midwives and completing mandatory training competencies. The role is permanent, with potential work at multiple sites. Applicants should be flexible and motivated, with an emphasis on maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of core competencies during training period.
• All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Professional Registration verification where required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Work as part of a team of midwives/nurses to provide high standard maternity care.
• Complete core competencies following a period of training.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join a friendly, busy team. The successful applicant will be based at the Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatients Department in Princess of Wales Hospital (antenatal clinic) and ysbyty Cwm Rhonnda, and may be expected to work at other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as required. The position is permanent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Work as part of a team of midwives/nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of maternity and care.
• Complete core competencies following a period of training and follow the duties of a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker.
• Completion of core competencies during training period.
• All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

Application & EEO

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, including but not limited to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications may be submitted in either Welsh or English without preference for the language used.

Location

Princess of Wales Hospital – Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatients Department (antenatal clinic) and ysbyty Cwm Rhonnda, with potential work at other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.