Maternity Support Worker

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Maternity Support Worker to assist midwives in providing care within inpatient wards and antenatal clinics. Successful candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Health Care, GCSEs or equivalent, and a Care Certificate. This role offers opportunities for skill development and career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Health Care.
• GCSEs or equivalent required.
• Care Certificate essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the midwife and multidisciplinary team to provide care.
• Work under the supervision of the midwife to provide clinical care.
• Undertake defined competencies and develop skills.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Health Care

GCSEs or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Maternity Support Workers to join our midwifery teams working within our inpatient wards, delivery suite or antenatal clinic. The primary role of a Maternity Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and wider multidisciplinary team: in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to care.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MSW assists with and provides clinical care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training.

The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies, support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate.

Please ensure that you have read the person specification and meet all the essential requirements. We will be unable to support applications that do not have the essential qualifications outlines which includes a level 3 qualification in Health Care, GCSEs or equivalent and care certificate.

Birmingham Women's and Children\\u2019s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Round Job title: Inpatient and Workforce Matron Email address: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the midwife and multidisciplinary team to provide a safe and holistic approach to care.
• Work in inpatient wards, delivery suite or antenatal clinic under the supervision of the midwife and provide clinical care following appropriate training.
• Undertake defined competencies and develop skills with support to explore progression where appropriate.

Qualifications and requirements

• Essential: Level 3 qualification in Health Care, GCSEs or equivalent and a Care Certificate.

About the Trust

Birmingham Women\\u0026 Children\\u2019s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed to drive forward our commitment to provide high-quality care for women, children and families across our hospitals.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Nicola Round, Inpatient and Workforce Matron, Email: [e-mail]