The Specialist Midwifery Team Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Healthcare Professional (RHP).
Within this job description, women, birthing people and neonates are collectively referred to as patients.
The MSW works collaboratively within the Specialist Midwifery Team to ensure a high standard of care for service users which include:- survivors of abuse, homelessness, drug and alcohol users, patients experiencing poor mental health and migrant women and their families. This is a part time role 18.75 hours per week.
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 is directly linked to The Maternity Support worker Competency, Education and career Development Framework set out by NHS England.
Please note, all posts at NUH are cross campus and it is expected that the post holder will work flexibly according to service needs.
To Achieve The The MSW Will
1. Competently performs all fundamentals of patient care.
2. Ensure effective delivery of midwifery care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.
3. Follow all NUH policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
4. Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.
5. Undertake clinical tasks and directly supervise patients.
6. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to optimise care and outcomes, as well as with external agencies where appropriate.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Katherine Sanders
Job title: Specialist Midwife for Vulnerable Migrants
Email address: katherine.sanders3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07812278742
Alternatively you can contact Natasha Redgate on 07812 276705 / 0115 8831748.
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