Maternity Support Worker/Community Maternity Support Worker

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate Maternity Support Workers to join their evolving maternity services in Bournemouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care to women and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team environment, you will engage in a variety of shifts while making a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers attractive benefits, ensuring a fulfilling career in women's health.

Benefits

Developmental training

Long-term career opportunities

Attractive annual leave allowance

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy is essential.
• Completion of a care certificate within 12 weeks is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical observations and personal care.
• Support midwives in caring for women and babies.
• Perform cleaning duties and general housekeeping.

Skills

IT literacy

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic patient care

Ability to exchange factual information

Education

Completed care certificate or willingness to undertake

Competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Maternity Support Worker/Community Maternity Support Worker

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Job Summary

Do you have a passion for women's health and supporting women, their babies and families throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period? Our maternity services are evolving with our plans to move to Bournemouth in 2025, we are looking to grow our team with maternity support workers. We are looking for candidates who are prepared to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays, no two days are the same in maternity and we provide a 24 hour, 365 day a year service.

Base Location: St Mary's Maternity Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
This vacancy may close early due to the high interest in this role.Main duties of the job

Main duties include providing kind and compassionate care including clinical observations, infant feeding, mental health and wellbeing support, and housekeeping duties. For community duties, you would need access to your own transport and will support midwives in caring for women and babies in their own homes and/or in designated clinics, with all training provided. In the hospital setting, you will be a team player, working independently within the scope of your job and supported by a wonderful maternity team.

If you think this role could be for you, feel free to get in touch. In return, UHD can offer further developmental training and long-term career opportunities with attractive annual leave allowance and other staff benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical observations
• Personal Care
• Cleaning duties and general housekeeping
• Supporting diet and nutrition
• Stock replenishment
• Signposting women and families for appropriate support
• Answering the telephone
• Escalating concerns

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Completed care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of joining the department
• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3.

Experience Essential:

• Ability to adapt and learn in a healthcare environment
• Previous experience of working within maternity or a similar setting within the NHS
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with the public

Skills Essential:

• IT literate
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
• An understanding of basic patient care
• Ability to exchange factual information accurately

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

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: BEACH Building, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers