University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Maternity Care Assistants to join the maternity team. We have a vacancy at County antenatal clinic, but there will be the opportunity to rotate to Royal Stoke antenatal clinic.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women-centered care.
The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MCA assists with and provides personal care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care, and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.
The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description aligns to the Maternity Housekeeper role in the Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework set out by Health Education England (HEE). This may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare them for entry into further study.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work, and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours, and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact charlotte.bickerton@uhnm.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Education
* GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
* GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
* Foundation Degree Maternity pathway
* Care certificate
Knowledge and skills
* Experience of working with members of the public
* One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
* Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Understanding of safeguarding issues
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues
* Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
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.
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