Senior Maternity Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A large NHS trust is seeking Maternity Support Workers to join their dynamic team in Kemp Town Estate, England. The role includes assisting in clinical care, supporting families during pregnancy and postnatal journeys, and working in a shift pattern. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to excellence in care. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, ensuring the highest standards of support in maternity services.

Benefits

Inclusive team environment

Opportunities for personal development

Support networks for staff

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in clinical care, monitoring vital signs after training.
• Strong communication skills to support and teach infant feeding.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of care plans alongside the team.
• Perform clinical procedures after being trained.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper stocking of clinical areas.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Teamwork

Commitment to care

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, welcoming, progressive and inclusive team? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skill, gain new qualifications and build a rewarding career at one of the largest and most innovative trusts in the NHS? UHSussex are seeking passionate individuals to support women, birthing people and families throughout their pregnancy and postnatal journey as Maternity Support Workers in our maternity units. We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and flexible individuals who are committed to upholding the highest standards at a momentous time in our service user's lives. Maternity Support Workers are central to the provision of quality care, working alongside midwives and the wider multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellence in maternity services. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal 'excellent care, everywhere' and you will play a vital part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of families across Sussex.

Responsibilities

• We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week.
• This is a shift working role, across a 24/7 service including nights, weekends and bank holidays (12.5 hours typically from 07:30 - 20:00 or 20:00 - 07:30). Assist in the implementation of agreed plans of care alongside the wider team and in collaboration with service users.
• Assist members of the wider team to set up and perform clinical procedures.
• Ensure clinical areas remain clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Following appropriate training, undertake clinical care including monitoring and recording vital signs, taking swabs, venepuncture, removing catheters and cannulas etc.
• Support and teach parents the skills required to establish and maintain infant feeding.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.