Maternity Support Worker - Fetal Medicine Unit

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Maternity Support Worker to join their Fetal Medicine Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide vital support to families facing complex pregnancies, ensuring they receive empathetic and comprehensive care. As part of a dedicated team, you will assist midwives and healthcare professionals, allowing them to focus on delivering expert care. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in phlebotomy will be essential in this dynamic environment. If you are enthusiastic and eager to make a difference in the lives of families, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Level 3 healthcare qualification and good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fetal Medicine Unit team and families during appointments.
• Utilize venesection skills and complete clinical observations.

Skills

Empathy

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Phlebotomy

Education

Level 3 qualification in healthcare (e.g. NVQ, Diploma)

Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above)

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Maternity Support Worker - Fetal Medicine Unit

Main area: Women and Newborn

Grade Band: 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week

Job ref: 188-NM010125

Site: W&N Fetal Medicine

Town: Southampton

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum - Pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59

The Wessex Fetal Medicine Unit offers advanced care and assistance to families facing complex pregnancies, both in the local area and across the region. A unique opportunity has emerged to aid the staff of the Fetal Medicine Unit to deliver empathetic and all-encompassing care to these families.

Main duties of the job

As the maternity support worker, you will provide support to the team and the families throughout their journey within the Fetal Medicine Unit. This role includes assisting the team, especially the midwives, to ensure that care during fetal medicine appointments is delivered efficiently, promptly, and with compassion.

The goal of this position is to free up time for trained professionals to apply their expertise in caring for pregnant individuals and their families, therefore we seek an individual who is enthusiastic, positive, and approachable, thriving in a dynamic yet caring environment. You will be dedicated to making sure our families experience the care and compassion that our team strives to provide at every visit. Attention to detail and effective communication are crucial, as is a good telephone presence and reliability in handling and relaying messages. Proficiency with the necessary IT systems is important, although training and support will be provided.

In this essential role, you will utilise venesection skills including chasing blood results, complete clinical observations; ensure the environment is prepared appropriately and that stock is available and ready for use.

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting
• Level 3 qualification in healthcare, e.g. NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
• Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard
• Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Aware of personal limitations
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers
• Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
• Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking
• Commitment to undertaking additional training corresponding to specialty
• Experience of a maternity service or similar
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

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