Rotational Maternity Care Assistant | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in King's Lynn is searching for a Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant. This role involves providing direct care to women and their families under supervision, working alongside registered practitioners and supporting routine care tasks. Candidates should be prepared to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare and the Care Certificate, contributing to high standards within maternity services. This position offers a holistic work environment with a focus on staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a maternity care team is beneficial.
• Ability to assist with basic care tasks under supervision.
• Good communication skills to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to women and their families in maternity services.
• Assist in clinical areas within the Maternity Department as needed.
• Support the implementation of continuity of carer pathways.

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare

Care Certificate

Job description

As the successful post holder, you will be expected to work towards Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare and the Care Certificate.

Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant

Uses general skills to enhance the service offered to women and their families across a range of aspects of maternity service delivery under the close supervision of a registrant, ordinarily a midwife or Band 4 Maternity Support Worker practitioner.

Level 2 Maternity Care Assistants work alongside registered practitioners and other members of the maternity care team, providing direct care to women and their families accessing hospital-based services. They may undertake basic care tasks as part of routine care for women and their babies, following appropriately trained care plans under supervision.

Under the direction of the Registered Midwife, you will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of patient care within maternity services.

The Maternity Care Assistant may be required to assist in any clinical area within the Maternity Department in response to service demand.

You will also support the implementation and delivery of continuity of carer pathways in line with the Better Births report’s recommendations.

About Our Organization

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital and undertaking a significant digital transformation, including the implementation of a new electronic patient record (EPR) from 2026, to improve care across The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs.

Our organization upholds values of kindness, wellness, and fairness, striving for continuous quality improvement. We are proud of our recent 'Good' rating in the 2024 CQC maternity inspection and support learning and development through recognized programs and apprenticeships.

We value our staff and volunteers, fostering a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. With approximately 530 beds across 33 wards, modern facilities, and a talented team, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for our staff and patients.

We love working here and think you will too.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

This advert closes on Friday 1 Aug 2025.