Job summary The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital's team of Midwifery Care Assistants is expanding. We are therefore seeking applications to join the team as Band 2 Rotational Midwifery Care Assistant - working within the hospital setting. We are a friendly and supportive team; When you join us and throughout your career here, you will be encouraged to develop professionally with the support of our Practice Development and Midwifery team. The team will provide a robust orientation programme, so you are able to have an insight into each clinical area from day one. Going forward the role of the Midwifery Care Assistant is expected to develop here at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to reflect the Maternity Support Workers National Framework so further training and qualifications may be required to support this role in the future, however you will be supported to achieve these by the team. We are really proud to have achieved and maintained BFI Level 3 accreditation. We are an ambitious department, with plans in place to continue to develop and improve the service we offer. This is a rotational post with opportunity for experience in all areas of maternity within the hospital. You will have the support of a friendly and enthusiastic team dedicated to excellent maternity care with the o pportunity to develop further under the new Maternity Support Workers National Framework Main duties of the job Our busy maternity service provides care for approximately 5000 deliveries per year. We have a team providing community based midwifery services as well as our Out Patient Department and in-patient facilities. On site, we have 32 postnatal beds incorporating 5 transitional care beds, and 13 antenatal beds. Our Delivery Suite/Triage area has 15 birthing rooms including a birthing pool, 2 obstetric theatres, anaesthetic and recovery rooms that provide a full range of facilities for high dependency care. We also provide a Maternity Assessment Unit, which offers a resource for women to attend and be reviewed as required. We additionally provide a co-located Midwifery Led Birthing Unit which comprises of 4 birthing rooms, with water birth facilities available. Please see the attached job description for full details of the role which includes: Under the direction of the Registered Midwife, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to provide the highest standards of patient care within maternity services. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. Interview dates: 21st & 22nd November 2024 About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 234-24-W1365 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities 1. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered Midwife who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. 2. To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants. 3. To report to registered staff any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition. 4. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. 5. To participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. 6. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of care standards. 7. To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Midwife. 8. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Midwife maintaining confidentiality at all times. The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered Midwife who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. 2. To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants. 3. To report to registered staff any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition. 4. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. 5. To participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. 6. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of care standards. 7. To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Midwife. 8. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Midwife maintaining confidentiality at all times. The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent) Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Previous health/ social care support worker experience Skills Essential Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language Attitude & Aptitude Essential Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent) Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Previous health/ social care support worker experience Skills Essential Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language Attitude & Aptitude Essential Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)