Maternity Support Worker, Community based

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chesterfield is seeking a Midwifery Support Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves assisting midwives in delivering holistic care to women and their families. Key responsibilities include supporting maternity care, effective communication, and documentation. Candidates must possess GCSEs in Maths and English, an NVQ Level 3 in Health care, and should be adaptable to shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care essential.
• Commitment to undertake in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives to ensure high standards of maternity care.
• Communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Assist with documentation and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Approachable manner

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Attention to detail

IT / computer skills

Education

GCSE Maths Grades A-C

GCSE English Grades A-C

NVQ Level 3 in Health care

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Midwifery Support Worker on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

The post holder will support and assist midwives in delivering holistic, evidence-based antenatal and postnatal care to women and their families.

The post holder will undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support midwives to ensure women receive high standards of maternity care throughout the service.
• Work a shift pattern that covers weekends and bank holidays, including 24‑hour shifts.
• Communicate effectively with team members and patients, providing information and reassurance.
• Assist with documentation, keeping accurate records in line with NHS data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow established protocols and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

About Us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well‑performing foundation trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, the Trust is currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC.

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long‑term financial sustainability and resilience, ensuring high‑quality services and excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time or Part‑time

Reference number: 166‑FC‑7609560

Job location: Chesterfield; Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, S44 5BL

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training – Essential

• GCSE Maths Grades A‑C (Levels 4‑9, Functional Skills Level 2)
• GCSE English Grades A‑C (Levels 4‑9, Functional Skills Level 2)
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care
• Commitment to undertake in‑house training
• Care certificate

Qualifications and Training – Desirable

• Care Certificate Supervisor

Experience and Knowledge – Essential

• NHS experience
• Understanding of safeguarding issues
• Aware of health and safety issues
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality

Experience and Knowledge – Desirable

• One year’s clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience using a hospital patient record system
• Experience providing high‑quality care
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience supporting mothers with infant feeding

Skills and Abilities – Essential

• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Can work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and professional boundaries
• Ability to identify and escalatate issues or concerns
• Team‑working skills and liaison with other disciplines
• Attention to detail
• IT / computer skills

Personal Attributes – Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Positive attitude to training and development
• Reliable
• Ability to work 24‑hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays

Personal Attributes – Desirable

• Ability to travel

Demonstrates Trust Values – Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Encourage – Proud to CARE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants and adult dependants must present a criminal record certificate covering each country the applicant has resided in for 12 months or more within the past ten years. Guidance can be found on Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, S44 5BL

Website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/