Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Maternity Support Worker to join their Antenatal Clinic team. The role involves working closely with midwives and doctors, performing clinical observations, and ensuring patient care. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 vocational qualification, experience in health or social care, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position located at James Cook University Hospital.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

In-house courses

Leadership apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care.
• Experience in undertaking and recording clinical observations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with midwives and doctors in the clinic.
• Performing observations and venipuncture.
• Maintaining accurate records and escalating concerns.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Clinical Observations

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

James Cook Antenatal Clinic

We are seeking a dedicated Maternity Support Worker to join our Antenatal Clinic team at James Cook Hospital. The role involves collaborating with Registered Midwives, Specialist Midwives, Doctors, and Consultants in the clinic. Responsibilities include welcoming pregnant individuals, performing observations, venipuncture, acting as a chaperone, and assisting midwives in ensuring the smooth operation of clinics.

Main Duties

The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities and delegated clinical duties, including clinical observations as directed by registered professionals within defined parameters. They will maintain accurate records, escalate concerns appropriately, and uphold policies related to patient safety, infection prevention, dignity, and respect. The role may also involve supporting other clinical areas within maternity to ensure comprehensive patient care.

About Us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training for new staff, including the New and Aspiring Leaders programme and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme. Further leadership development opportunities are available through in-house courses, bitesize programmes, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.

Details

• Date Posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification documents for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training (Essential)

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
• Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent, including completion of competency workbook in clinical care duties
• Care certificate

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in health or social care
• Experience in undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating findings

Desirable

• Experience in NHS care roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/