Maternity Support Worker

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Maternity Support Worker to assist midwives and support women during their maternity journey. Ideal candidates will have a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3, along with GCSE Maths and English. This role includes rotations across different care settings, offering opportunities for skill development and progression in a supportive environment. Applicants should have at least 12 months experience in a healthcare role. The position is on-site and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
• At least 12 months experience in a professional role as a Healthcare Assistant.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support midwives in providing care.
• Work in various settings including antenatal and postnatal care.
• Undertake defined competencies with appropriate training.

Skills

Healthcare Assistant experience

Experience working in acute settings

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade A-C

Full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 02 January 2026

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

We are looking for an enthusiastic maternity support worker to join our team at Royal Stoke. Whilst this role will predominantly be based at Royal Stoke there will be the requirement for some cross site working at County Hospital, Stafford.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within acute services, hold a care certificate, have GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) and have an NVQ level 2 or above in a health based subject.

Main duties of the job

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 centred care.

The role of the MSW will be to support and cover in all areas of Antenatal Clinic, this including the Fetal Medicine Department and Screening Department.

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 provides personal care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational and 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.

The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description aligns to the Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework set out by Health Education England (HEE) https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/maternity-support-workers. This may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare them for entry into further study.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Antenatal Clinic Manager at [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade A-C, Levels 4-9 OR Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent
• Full Care Certificate OR NVQ Level 3 (equivalent or higher) in health and social care or health related subject

Knowledge and Skills

• 12 Months Experience in a professional Contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
• Experience working within the acute setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust