Maternity Support Worker

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers in Truro to support midwifery teams. Responsibilities include assisting women with personal hygiene post-delivery and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 (Health) or equivalent qualifications, with effective communication skills and a desire to aid mothers during their journeys. The role may involve clerical duties and requires prior experience in a care setting. Flexible working options might be available.

Qualifications

• Trained to NVQ Level 2 (Health) or hold the Health Care Certificate.
• Experience within a care setting is desirable.
• Venepuncture skills and knowledge of feeding choices are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist midwifery staff with clinical duties and establish rapport with mothers.
• Support women with personal hygiene following delivery.
• Record and report changes in patient condition accurately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to assist with personal hygiene

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Health) or Health Care Certificate

Maths and English grade C and above

Job description

We are currently seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join our team at Princess Alexandra Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital. The successful applicants will be responsible for supporting the midwifery team in delivering high standards of care to women and their babies.

The post-holder will contribute to the optimum delivery of care to women and babies by assisting all clinical staff and to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual woman's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

If you would like to join a progressive team committed to supporting women through that special journey to parenthood, we are waiting to hear from you!

Applicants should be trained to NVQ Level 2 (Health), or hold the Health Care Certificate. Venepuncture skills and previous knowledge of supporting feeding choices are desirable, but training will be given to the right applicant.

Main duties of the job

Assist and support midwifery staff with clinical duties. To establish a rapport with mothers and their families and an awareness of the individual woman's needs, ensuring these are communicated to the midwife.

To assist women to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance following delivery, demonstrating an awareness of their clinical condition and the individuals right to privacy and personal preference. Make a written record on appropriate record charts to any changes in skin appearance, and bodily functions and report the same to the Registered Midwife responsible for the patient.

To assist women with eating and drinking, ensuring they receive appropriate diet and fluids as indicated by their physical condition and personal/cultural preferences. Ensure any intake records are completed in a timely and accurate manner, and report any changes/difficulties to the Registered Midwife responsible for the patient.

Be able to work as a team member.

To perform clerical duties as designated by the Ward Manager.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English grade C and above

Experience

• Experience within a care setting

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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.