Public Health Maternity Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a dedicated support worker to join the maternity team. You will arrange appointments and support women experiencing birth trauma, while collaborating closely with registered midwives to ensure high-quality care. The role includes administrative duties and an emphasis on teamwork and communication skills. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English or prior clinical experience. Training opportunities and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Named Maternity Psychologist available 3 days a week

Professional Midwifery Advocates for pastoral support

Core Practice Development Team for career development

Qualifications

• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills relevant to public health.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of teamwork.
• Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Arrange appointments and gather notes for clients.
• Provide tours for women who have experienced birth trauma.
• Support and work closely with registered midwives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literate

Motivated to develop knowledge and skills

Good understanding of the role

Education

5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English

Job description

You will work closely with the Birth Reflections, Healthy Lifestyles, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Antenatal Newborn Screening, Infant Feeding and Vaccinations teams. You will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe hospital with the possibility of being asked to travel to other sites. Duties will included arranging appointments and gathering notes, as well as providing tours for women who have experienced birth trauma. This role is always expanding, with duties dependent upon the needs of the public health team. You will need to be comfortable with using computers on a daily basis. You may be asked to support the acute maternity wards as clinical need arises. As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
• Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
• Computer literate
• Good understanding of the role. Keen to work in Public health

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
• Evidence of completed Care Certificate

Clinical Practice Essential Criteria

• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Good communication skills

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more at www.ouh.nhs.uk. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well as an ever-expanding team of Professional Midwifery Advocates to provide pastoral support. For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and has the confidence to speak up and be heard. We truly believe that supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.