Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Maternity Care Assistant to join our team at Whipps Cross Hospital Lilac Birth Centre. This is a permanent contract, working days, nights and weekends. Barts Health NHS Trust has a worldwide reputation for innovation in the care of mothers' to be, each birth is very special to us and we strive to make every birth as normal as possible, no matter what the complications. Our local community is home to families from a diverse mix of ethnicity, social and health needs. Whipps Cross Hospital is situated in East London and we have easy access to very good public transport links. The applicant: must have good communication and interpersonal skills must have a passion for carrying out quality care for mothers' and babies must have a willingness to provide support to all midwives and be part of the multi-disciplinary team Previous health care experience is desirable but not essential - training is provided. Main duties of the job The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-7017998WXH Job locations Whipps Cross University Hospital Whipps Cross Road London E11 1NR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills Experience Essential Previous experience in a care setting. Desirable Previous experience as a nursing auxiliary in the NHS Skills Essential Ability to undertake verbal and written communication Good interpersonal skills Ability to monitor and record mother observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife Competent computer skills Able to recognize own limitations and refer appropriately Personal and people development Essential Well groomed, adheres to uniform policy while working Ability to work within a team Motivated to develop self and others Communication Essential Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team A sound understanding of confidentiality Desirable Good organizational skill Specific requirements Essential The post holder be required to work long day, nights, weekends shifts and/or flexible hours Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills Experience Essential Previous experience in a care setting. Desirable Previous experience as a nursing auxiliary in the NHS Skills Essential Ability to undertake verbal and written communication Good interpersonal skills Ability to monitor and record mother observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife Competent computer skills Able to recognize own limitations and refer appropriately Personal and people development Essential Well groomed, adheres to uniform policy while working Ability to work within a team Motivated to develop self and others Communication Essential Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team A sound understanding of confidentiality Desirable Good organizational skill Specific requirements Essential The post holder be required to work long day, nights, weekends shifts and/or flexible hours Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Whipps Cross University Hospital Whipps Cross Road London E11 1NR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)