Maternity Support Worker

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Maternity Support Worker to assist in delivering excellent patient care. The role involves supporting nursing teams, performing blood tests, and ensuring a clean environment. Join a supportive team with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Support midwives with administrative tasks.
• Assist nursing team in delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood tests on mothers and babies.
• Maintain a clean environment and manage equipment.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Tools

HIVE

Job description

We’re looking for a compassionate and caring Maternity Support Worker with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Maternity Support Workers take pride in their essential work, going the extra mile for patients day in, day out. Our nursing teams are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care to patients and families.

You will communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, working flexibly across day and night shifts, 7 days a week.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assist the nursing team in delivering excellent patient care under supervision, following Trust guidelines and protocols.
• Perform blood tests on mothers and babies.
• Support midwives with administrative tasks such as ordering blood tests, preparing booking and homebirth packs.
• Maintain a clean environment, restock supplies, and manage equipment, including using IT systems like HIVE.
• Communicate effectively with women via phone and work closely with women and their families.

On the Job Training Opportunities

If you're new to healthcare, you'll be supported through our Support Worker Development Programme, which can lead to progression into a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker role. Experienced workers will undergo a skills analysis to identify any knowledge gaps and access relevant clinical modules for progression. Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed and considered.

Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in England, creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration, transformation, and ambitious growth. Our organization is digitally enabled, with systems like Hive, launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency.

We are a major academic research and education center, supporting high-quality research programs. Our Green Plan emphasizes sustainability in healthcare. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering fair and transparent career development opportunities, and prioritizing your health and wellbeing.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Charlotte Mills
Job Title: Maternity Support Worker Advocate
Email: [e-mail]