Maternity Support Worker | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join the team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Successful applicants will support the midwifery team, assisting with clinical duties, patient hygiene, and nutrition. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 (Health) or a Health Care Certificate. Training will be provided for desirable skills such as venepuncture. The position offers full and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Trained to NVQ Level 2 (Health) or holding the Health Care Certificate is required.
• Desirable to have venepuncture skills and knowledge of supporting feeding choices.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support midwifery staff with clinical duties.
• Support women to maintain personal hygiene following delivery.
• Assist women with eating and drinking as needed.
• Work as a team member.
• Perform clerical duties as designated.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Hygiene support

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Health)

Health Care Certificate

Job description

Full and part time hours considered.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join our team at Princess Alexandra Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital. The successful applicants will be responsible for supporting the midwifery team in delivering high standards of care to women and their babies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support midwifery staff with clinical duties. Establish a rapport with mothers and their families and communicate their needs to the midwife.
• Support women to maintain personal hygiene and appearance following delivery, documenting any changes in skin appearance or bodily functions and reporting them to the registered midwife.
• Assist women with eating and drinking, ensuring appropriate diet and fluids as indicated by their condition and preferences, and keeping intake records.
• Work as a team member.
• Perform clerical duties as designated by the ward manager.

Qualifications

Applicants must be trained to NVQ Level 2 (Health) or hold the Health Care Certificate. Venepuncture skills and previous knowledge of supporting feeding choices are desirable, but training will be provided to the right applicant.

NHS Employment Requirements

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.