Main area: Maternity
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (weekdays and weekends)
Job ref: 331-K11871224
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Westmorland General Hospital
Town: Kendal
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59
Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
"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. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Women's and Children's Division
CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER/MATERNITY ASSISTANT
37.5 hours per week. Fixed one year contract to cover maternity leave.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated clinical support worker/maternity assistant to join the midwifery team within Helme Chase Maternity Unit.
Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.
Informal enquiries to: Chris Moore, Helme Chase Manager 01539 795375
Main duties of the job
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.
* 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
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website here.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Good general education English/Maths GCSE level or equivalent
* NVQ level 2/Care Certificate
* Prepared to develop skills further
Experience
* Knowledge of women's health issues
* Experience in a care environment
Skills/Knowledge
* Venepuncture
* Basic observations-BP
* Adult and children safeguarding
* Knowledge of Infant care
* Breastfeeding Knowledge
The Behavioural Standards Framework
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do
PLEASE NOTE THAT 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.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking (formerly CRB), a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and an additional £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
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. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, etc. To access click on this link here.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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