Maternity Support Worker | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS health provider in the UK seeks a skilled Maternity Support Worker for its Antenatal Clinic. The role involves supporting midwives and doctors in delivering optimum care to pregnant women and their families. Candidates should be enthusiastic, caring, and committed to professional development. Responsibilities include performing delegated duties, safe phlebotomy, and ensuring compliance with infection control practices. The position promises a welcoming environment and excellent clinical support.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support during pregnancy.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Midwives and Doctors with patient care.
• Undertake phlebotomy and record physiological data.
• Report safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Skills

Support and care for women and their families

Phlebotomy practice

Infection control policy knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maternity Support Worker to join the team within the Antenatal Clinic Outpatient Department.

You must be experienced, enthusiastic, caring and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team providing women and their families excellent clinical care alongside the midwifery and wider medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Midwives and Doctors to ensure all women receive optimum care.
• Implement plans of care for pregnant women within the hospital setting.
• Perform delegated patient duties, including recording and documenting patient details in pregnancy notes and on computer.

Main Duties

• Undertake safe phlebotomy practice as requested, including blood sampling and Glucose Tolerance Testing.
• Record and report physiological measurements accurately to the Midwife.
• Obtain samples such as wound swabs and urine specimens upon request of a Midwife or Doctor.
• Identify and report safeguarding and domestic violence concerns to appropriate health professionals.
• Apply infection control policy and aid in minimizing risk; participate in cleaning and infection control within the department.
• Chaperone medical staff during examinations.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within the remit of the MSW role.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passion for providing care and support to women and their families during pregnancy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standard evidence‑based care aligned with local and national initiatives.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and liaise with midwives, doctors and other health professionals.

About the Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, offering a supportive and friendly environment for new colleagues. The Trust provides high‑quality acute care services and operates across a wide region, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000 people.

All new colleagues can expect a warm and welcoming Wirral experience from the first day.

Next Steps

For further information, please see the Job Overview & attached Job Description for the Maternity Support Worker position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.