Ultrasound Department Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Support Worker for the Ultrasound Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The role involves working with midwives and other professionals to provide quality care, assist in antenatal and postnatal wards, and complete the Care Certificate. New hires will start at Band 2 and have the opportunity to progress upon completing mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to put patients at the heart of activities.
• Committed to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values.
• Willing to undertake the Care Certificate and self-development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives to deliver high standards of care in a safe environment.
• Maintain dignity and privacy of all women.
• Assist in the smooth running of the ward/clinical area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

5 GCSE's or equivalent

Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ultrasound Department Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.

We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. We have a a mixture of antenatal, postnatal and birthing wards where our support workers can work. The role can include duties such as breastfeeding support, maternal observations, stocking up the ward area and some cleaning duties. If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.

This job is for a maternity support worker within the maternity ultrasound department at the John Radcliffe Hospital. You will be given a rotational contract and may be asked to work flexibly depending upon the service needs,

Please note: This role is 7.5 hour days Monday - Saturday. based at the John Radcliffe. This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.

All new starters unless transferring internally within the Trust, will commence employment as a Band 2 Maternity Support Worker. Upon completion of mandatory training, Care Certificate and local competencies, staff will be uplifted to a Band 3 grade.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the widerteam in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel

Job responsibilities

As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals andthrough the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.

All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificateconsists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitatethe training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Full job description can be viewed within this advert.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values

Education, training and qualifications

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
• Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
• Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness including completion of the Care certificate
• Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
• Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.

Clinical Practice

• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience
• Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence.
• Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
• Has previously worked in a maternity setting

Planning and Organisation

• Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
• Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role
• Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team

Improving Quality and Developing Practice

• Demonstrate insight into role applied for.
• To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role

Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes

• Able to work under direct and indirect supervision
• Reliable and organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable.
• Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism
• To support and orientate new staff.
• Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust