Job Summary
The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will function as part of the Multi-disciplinary team within the ward department to provide a seamless service and high quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Midwife.
The MSW is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified Midwife, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Support Worker you will support midwives in the delivery of integrated maternity services to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.
As part of the role you will liaise with a number of community and hospital-based services to enhance the service offered to women and their families through the direct delivery of care, and as a point of contact for support or signposting.
About Us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Essential
* Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry Level 3 NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health or health and social care or equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Experience of undertaking clinical activities.
* Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality.
* Working within a team.
* Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities.
* Experience in a range of procedures.
* Communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing.
* Develop working relationships with both individuals and groups of professionals.
* Able to understand and accurately follow instructions.
* Willing and able to learn new skills.
* Commitment to own personal development.
* Respects patients' privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs.
* Tolerant, calm and respectful outlook.
* Able to recognise own limitations.
* Presents a professional image.
* Flexible attitude to work and work hours to meet service needs.
* Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
* Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Desirable
* Willing to undertake the Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship in Health.
* Knowledge of procedures and practices related to the speciality.
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
* Keyboards/Computer skills.
* Previous work as a band 2 Health Care Assistant.
* Experience of supporting other Health Care Assistants.
* The ability to explain simple concepts clearly.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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