Maternity Support Worker

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate professionals to join their community midwifery team in Birmingham. This role involves supporting women and families through their pregnancy and postnatal journey, providing essential clinical care, and delivering public health advice. The organization is committed to high-quality care and offers opportunities for further development and career progression. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of women and families, this unique opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for further development

Career progression

Special interest groups

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable professionals supporting women and families during pregnancy.
• Experience in providing clinical care and basic public health advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care tasks and support for mothers and babies.
• Document care accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical Care

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Public Health Advice

Interpreting Services

Education

Nursing Qualification

Midwifery Qualification

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the community midwifery team at Birmingham Women's Hospital, covering South Birmingham. We are looking for knowledgeable and passionate professionals to support women and families throughout their pregnancy and postnatal journey. Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this post.

Why should you join us at Birmingham Women's Hospital?

• Opportunities for further development, qualifications, and career progression.
• Special interest groups supporting areas such as equality and diversity, safeguarding, auditing, breastfeeding, antenatal education, infection control, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide specific clinical care tasks (e.g., urine samples, urinalysis, microbiological specimens, maternal observations, venepuncture clinics, newborn screening samples, carbon monoxide screening, basic support and advice, referrals to smoking cessation services, weighing babies, neonatal observations including bilirubinometer, home visits).
2. Transport specimens.
3. Report deviations from normal to the midwife.
4. Take responsibility for infection prevention and control practices.
5. Take emergency action to safeguard women and babies, including calling emergency services as needed.
6. Provide basic public health advice and education to families.
7. Assist mothers with practical baby care and feeding, including breastfeeding advice and sterilization/safe milk preparation.
8. Support vulnerable women and families by signposting to appropriate agencies.
9. Assist in restocking supplies and preparing pregnancy information materials.
10. Provide interpreting services if speaking relevant languages.
11. Communicate effectively with the midwifery and multidisciplinary team, women, and families.
12. Document all care accurately and maintain confidentiality.

About Us:

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality, world-class care for women, children, and families. Our hospitals offer seamless care, advanced specialist treatments, and leadership in neonatal and fetal medicine. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a leading paediatric center, and Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of the UK's two dedicated women's hospitals, delivering over 8,200 babies annually. Our Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services provide innovative mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and encourage applications from all community sectors.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits:

Name: Faye Sayers
Job Title: Community Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]