Midwifery Support Worker

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a Midwifery Support Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract to assist midwives in providing high-quality antenatal and postnatal care. Responsibilities include supporting midwives and carrying out unsupervised care and interventions. Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be willing to learn, and be able to work both independently and as part of a diverse team. The Trust encourages COVID-19 vaccination and supports new staff through full training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team-working qualities are essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills with full training and support is required.
• Ability to work on your own initiative is important.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives to ensure women receive high standards of maternity care.
• Carry out unsupervised care as delegated by the midwife.
• Work a shift pattern covering weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-working qualities

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Midwifery Support Worker

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is looking to fill a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.

Employment Details

The post holder will support and assist midwives in delivering holistic, high‑quality, evidence‑based antenatal and postnatal care to women and their families. The role includes undertaking unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives to ensure women receive high standards of maternity care throughout the service.
• Carry out unsupervised care and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the midwife.
• Work a shift pattern covering weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide flexibility or predictable working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and team‑working qualities.
• Willingness to learn new skills with full training and support provided.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a multi‑professional team.

Other Requirements

• COVID‑19 vaccination is encouraged and will be supported by the Trust.
• UK Points‑based immigration system: non‑UK or Republic of Ireland nationals must have sponsorship unless they are eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa.
• UK applicants must provide accurate immigration status details and may need a criminal record certificate from each country resided in for 12 months or more within the past 10 years.
• References should be provided via email where possible.

Application Process

Communications will be via e‑mail. Please check your e‑mail account regularly. For any support, contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177.

About the Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 441,000 across Derbyshire. The Trust has a workforce of roughly 3,800 staff, operates with a positive financial surplus, and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.