Senior Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Maternity Support Worker to join their compassionate and innovative team. This role involves delivering high-quality care to patients in an inpatient setting and requires strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous personal development. Both part-time and full-time applicants are welcome, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or social settings.
• Willingness to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care to patients under supervision.
• Assist in clinical and non-clinical tasks as per care plans.
• Support education and development to meet core skills requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassionate care approach

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Completion of Care Certificate

5 GCSE’s including English and Maths

Level 3 senior healthcare support worker apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job summary

St Michael's Hospital has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Senior Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to join our Inpatient antenatal and postnatal ward. Part‑time and Full time applicants welcome.

Are you looking for the exciting opportunity to join our innovative, friendly and supportive team here at UHBW? Are you able to demonstrate compassion, enthusiasm and confidence? Can you provide the highest standard of care, prioritising work under pressure? Do you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written?

If yes, this may be the job for you.

This is your opportunity to join us on our journey and become a part of our talented and passionate team.

We want all our Maternity Support Workers to become successful, competent and confident carers so we are committed to ensuring the ongoing education and development for individuals on a wide range of skills and knowledge with opportunities to develop.

Main duties of the job

A Senior Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.

You will carry out a range of clinical and non‑clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skill set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-WC7922-JJ

Job location

St Michael's Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG

Job responsibilities

For more information about the job role and main responsibilities, please see the attached document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

• Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work
• Committed to a compassionate and caring approach to colleagues, patients & relatives
• Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work, policies, and procedures
• Work under the guidance for a lone worker in the community in line with local policy if applicable
• Work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust.

Desirable

• Access to a car and holds a full UK driving licence

Qualifications and Training – Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate
• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including English and Maths
• Level 3 senior healthcare support worker apprenticeship with bridging programme which includes training packages with appropriate maternity focus or equivalent level 3 qualification or Recognition of prior experiential learning as per trust guidance

Skills and Abilities – Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Maternal Observations, Neonatal Observations, venepuncture, Neonatal blood via heel prick, ECG
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
• Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
• Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
• Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

St Michael's Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG