Maternity Support Worker

The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women and birthing people centred 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 employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.

• Undertake planned delegated care as part of the midwifery team, delivering high standards of clinical, physical, psychological and social aspects of care under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Work in partnership with women/birthing people and their families developing and maintaining positive relationships, support informed decision making and respect the woman, birthing person and their family’s wishes.
• Work within limits of own competence and authority in line with the MSW’s scope of practice in the national framework to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance, escalating to the multi-disciplinary team to avoid harm as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment.
• Have a positive attitude and consistently demonstrate the Trust’s values and behaviours.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jessica Hemstock
Job title: Lawrence Ward Manager
Email address: jessica.hemstock@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01159691169