Main area: Maternity
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: 12 months (fixed term)
Hours: Part time - 26.5 hours per week (various hours available)
Job ref: 331-L10230924
Site: Lancaster Royal Infirmary
Town: Lancaster
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/09/2024 23:59
"Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work"
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcomes and encourages applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the community midwifery team within the Royal Lancaster Infirmary team which covers a wide geographical area across the Lancaster district.
Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.
The successful candidate will take a key role in supporting the midwifery staff by providing individualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife. Knowledge of women’s health issues and experience within both hospital and community settings is essential; however, training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding and maternal and neonatal screening. A current driving licence is essential to fulfil this role.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
* Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
* Support RM’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
* Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
* Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
* Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met
* Ensure that all care should be documented appropriately and contemporaneously
* Assist the RMs in the delivery of care to a designated client group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
* Teaching – Assisting with baby hygiene, infant feeding and parenting skills
* Perform a range of relevant clinical skills, e.g. phlebotomy, hearing screening and Newborn Screening.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Care Certificate with Evidence of completion of MSW Level 2 and level 3 competencies or willingness to work towards level 3
* 5 GCSE’s Grade C/5 including English and Maths or equivalent Qualification
* NVQ 2 or equivalent and commitment to development within role
* NVQ 3
Experience
* Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker in a similar role
* Experience of working with new-born Infants
* Experience of working shift patterns
* Customer care experience
Skills/Knowledge
* Basic computer /IT skills
* Knowledge of NHS/ hospital systems
Please note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.
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