Rotational Maternity Support Worker – NHS Team

Transformation Unit; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Onsite nurseries

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Hastings/St Leonards-On-Sea is seeking a Rotational Maternity Support Worker for our Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit. You will join the midwifery team to support care of mother and baby under supervision, with shift-based 23 hours per week.

The role involves assisting with pregnancy, labour and postnatal care, observations, newborn care, and maintaining accurate records in a busy obstetric setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
• Satisfactory general education and evidence of additional training relevant to role

Responsibilities

• To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
• To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
• To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding
• To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required
• To maintain accurate records
• To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment

Skills

Pregnant care

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Postnatal needs

Adult & child protection

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

General education + additional training

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Hastings/St Leonards-On-Sea is seeking a Rotational Maternity Support Worker for our Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit. You will join the midwifery team to support care of mother and baby under supervision, with shift-based 23 hours per week.

The role involves assisting with pregnancy, labour and postnatal care, observations, newborn care, and maintaining accurate records in a busy obstetric setting.