Senior Maternity Support Worker-Complex care

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Band 4 Senior Maternity Support Worker to join the complex care team at a leading NHS trust. This role involves providing antenatal and postnatal continuity of care to diverse women, including those under 16 and with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with midwives and health professionals to deliver integrated maternity services. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and a full driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Level 4 MSWs utilize enhanced skills across maternity services.
• Applicants can qualify via apprenticeship or completion of Level 5 FDSci.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary teams in providing comprehensive maternity care.
• Liaise with community and hospital-based services to enhance care.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Prioritization

Delegation

Autonomy

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C or equivalent

Care Certificate

2 A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Site: RSUH/County community midwifery, Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata

Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59

Senior Maternity Support Worker - Complex Care

Band 4

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Band 4 Senior Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to join our maternity service and work alongside the newly developed complex care team. The team provides antenatal and postnatal continuity of care to women, including those under 16, seeking asylum, or with learning disabilities.

Level 4 MSWs utilize enhanced skills across maternity services, extending from Level 3 MSWs.

The role involves supporting the delivery of integrated maternity services during pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods, liaising with community and hospital-based services to enhance care and support.

Applicants can qualify via an apprenticeship route, completion of Level 5 FDSci in Health and Social Care, or after completing years 1 and 2 of pre-registration midwifery programs. A full driving license and access to a car are essential.

Main Duties

Utilize enhanced skills to support multidisciplinary teams, including midwives, health visitors, safeguarding nurses, mental health professionals, GPs, and others, in providing comprehensive maternity care.

Working for Our Organisation

We are one of the largest NHS trusts, serving around three million people across two sites. We pride ourselves on modern facilities, teaching, research, and a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity. We invest in staff development, fostering a respectful and diverse environment.

Additional Information

Refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities. Contact the hiring manager for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• 2 A Levels or equivalent

Qualifications (alternative routes)

• FDSci Health and Social Care
• Diploma of Higher Education (Year 1 & 2 of pre-reg midwifery)

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility
• Initiative, prioritization, delegation skills
• Excellent communication skills

Application Notes

• Ensure email contact details are correct for correspondence and references.
• We promote equality and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible working options may be available.
• Applicants may need to pay for DBS checks.
• We support applications from Armed Forces personnel.
• For overseas qualifications, provide official translations via ECCTIS.
• Applicants on visas should have at least six months remaining.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.