Maternity Support Worker: Compassionate Care & Teamwork

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the Maternity Assessment Suite in Preston. The post is Band 3, with a pathway to progression to Band 3 competencies for suitable Band 2 candidates.

You will work under guidance of the midwifery team to provide personalised care for women and families with urgent pregnancy concerns. Key duties include delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, recording information accurately and

Qualifications

• Good inter-personal skills and willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to engage with women and families with empathy and sensitivity.
• Commitment to high quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care for women and families in Maternity Assessment Suite.
• Record and collate information accurately for the service.
• Escalate concerns to midwife promptly.
• Act within competence and follow local protocols and safety procedures.
• Participate in supervision and training to maintain competencies.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Flexible working

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the Maternity Assessment Suite in Preston. The post is Band 3, with a pathway to progression to Band 3 competencies for suitable Band 2 candidates.

You will work under guidance of the midwifery team to provide personalised care for women and families with urgent pregnancy concerns. Key duties include delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, recording information accurately and