Job summary Assessment centre date: 19thFebruary 2025 Are you passionate about making a difference in maternity care? Do you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and progress in your career? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you St Michael's Hospital is offering opportunities for Band 3 Senior Maternity Support Workers to join our dedicated and caring team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to families and their new born babies. What We Offer: Comprehensive trainingand development opportunities to enhance your career. A supportiveteam environmentwhere your contributions are valued. Access to excellentNHS benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping. Generousholiday entitlementstarting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend anin-person assessment centre, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and meet the team. If you are passionate about providing high-quality maternity care and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply Main duties of the job Main duties of the job As a Band 3 Senior Maternity Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting families and new born babies with their healthcare needs. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of midwives, doctors, and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality care. Key Requirements to Apply: To be shortlisted for this role, you must demonstrate on your application the following: Maths qualificationat GCSE A-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent English qualificationat GCSE A-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Level 3 qualification (or higher)in any subject Experience or a passionfor working in maternity care. Caring experiencein a healthcare or social care setting. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude. If you do not have previous acute care experience, we offer a 12-week Band 2 to Band 3 Trainee Programme. This programme will equip you with the necessary skills and experience to successfully transition into the Band 3 role. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 387-HCSW-Jan-Maternity Job locations St Michael's Hospital Southwell Street Bristol BS2 8EG Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care GCSE A- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or Equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Be able to work as a member of a team Experience of time management skills and prioritising work Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Committed to a compassionate and caring approach to colleagues, patients & relatives Able to adapt quickly to changing situations Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work, policies, and procedures Work under the guidance for a lone worker in the community in line with local policy if applicable Access to a car and holds a full Uk driving licence Work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care GCSE A- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or Equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Be able to work as a member of a team Experience of time management skills and prioritising work Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Committed to a compassionate and caring approach to colleagues, patients & relatives Able to adapt quickly to changing situations Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work, policies, and procedures Work under the guidance for a lone worker in the community in line with local policy if applicable Access to a car and holds a full Uk driving licence Work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address St Michael's Hospital Southwell Street Bristol BS2 8EG Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)