Maternity Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Maternity Support Worker to join the UHS Maternity Services. You will provide care across pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods, supported by the midwifery team.

We value compassionate, evidence-based care, teamwork, and flexible working arrangements; night and weekend shifts are part of the role and you will help families in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting.
• Level 3 healthcare qualification (NVQ, Diploma or equivalent).
• Numeracy and literacy at GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital or community medical setting.
• Confidentiality and data protection awareness.
• Self-motivated, conscientious and aware of personal limits.
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deliver care throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods.
• Provide physical, psychological and emotional care and support.
• Work alongside the midwifery team and advocate for high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Support flexible working and be part of a positive workforce culture.
• Engage with colleagues and patients in a busy maternity service environment.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Level 3 healthcare

Numeracy & literacy

Data protection

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

NVQ / Diploma in Healthcare

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Maternity Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Maternity Support Worker in the UHS Maternity Services.

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with women, birthing people, babies and families. You will work alongside and independently to the midwifery team and will be an advocate for supporting choice and high quality, evidence based care.

UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community across the region with the team working flexibly across boundaries. As a Trust, we recognise the importance of a positive workforce culture, individual job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for staff. We would be delighted to welcome new members to the Maternity Support Worker team and stride to ensure they feel well supported and valued in their new role.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and delivering care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods, providing physical, psychological and emotional care and support, within the remit of the role.

What We Are Looking For

• We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who work well in a high pressure environment and have recent experience of a hospital or community healthcare setting.
• The role will include shift working, including night and weekend shifts.
• The ability to work in a team, engaging and communicating well with others is essential.

A testimony statement from one of our current Band 3 Maternity Support Workers:

“Joining UHS straight from college was the best decision I’ve ever made. My initial plan was to stay for a year and get some experience in the industry, then apply to university. Four and a half years down the line I am still here, after being offered an amazing opportunity to progress my career; working part time and being funded to attend university. The whole team has been so supportive of my career progression and I’m excited to see where this opportunity takes me”.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting
• Level 3 qualification in healthcare, e.g. NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
• Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard
• Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
• Self-motivated and, conscientious
• Aware of personal limitations
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers

Desirable criteria

• Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
• Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking
• Commitment to undertaking corresponding to speciality additional training
• Experience of a maternity service or similar
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Trust values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving