Maternity Support Worker - Band 3

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join its Lincoln team. You will assist in delivering care within the maternity unit, supporting midwives and offering crucial maternal services. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience, contributing to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker or in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competence in extended clinical skills.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding support and maternal care.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives in delivery of care in maternity units.
• Provide advice on health topics like smoking and diet.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and nights.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Care

Initiative

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

Completion of the Care Certificate

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to become a Maternity Support Worker(MSW) within Lincoln rotational team. You will support the team in all areas within the maternity unit.

Main duties of the job

The maternity support worker (MSW) will support a registered midwife or medical practitioner in the delivery of care to women using the maternity services. The MSW will be able to carry out a defined range of duties involving direct care in support of the midwife. The MSW under guidance will help and support the Public Health agenda by giving smoking, dietary and breastfeeding advice.

The ideal candidate should be motivated and committed to join a supportive, forward thinking team. Ideally they should already be working as a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker or something similar, with experience within the Maternity, Neonate or Paediatric services. Training and assessment will be provided to enable the candidate to provide the clinical duties as outlined in the job description. They will be supported during an induction period .

Please note you will be asked to provide your qualification certificate for NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). You will also be required to have a full driving licence and use of own car.

Role includes weekend, bank holiday and night working.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent qualification)
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths(or equivalent qualification)
• Completion of the Care Certificate
• Working towards a relevant qualification ie on the apprenticeship programme

Previous Experience

• Experience of working in a health care environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of practice as a HCSW
• Experience of working in an antenatal setting
• Experience of working with mothers and babies in the postnatal period
• Experience supporting mothers with breastfeeding
• Experience of parenting skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to use own initiative to plan and prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities
• Good, clear telephone manner and customer care skills.
• Knowledge of the importance of health and safety issues.
• Competence in extended clinical skills
• Evidence of recent study
• Safeguarding training and involvement with planning care

Specific Requirements

• To undertake specific training for MSW when appointed
• Flexible/adaptable approach to working patterns
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
• Ability to work effectively under direct and Ability to work effectively under direct and indirect supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful
• Assessor for Care Package for new HCSW

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.

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearper annum, pro rata