Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/10/2024 23:59
Interview date: 30/10/2024
Community Maternity Support Worker / Trainee Maternity Support Worker
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
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Job overview
The Community Midwifery team at UHDB is looking for a committed, enthusiastic new team member with good communication skills who is passionate about contributing and delivering the best possible experience from our maternity service.
We currently have a vacancy within the Devonshire team which is based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and involves working within the Derby city centre area.
The post involves supporting/working with community Midwives to provide care to women and their babies, within home and clinic environments. Maternity Support Workers are a key member of the maternity team at UHDB, the role can be varied and includes some administrative and logistical duties. The MSW will work alongside Midwives but also independently when qualified in role.
This post will suit an experienced Maternity Support Worker, however if you are not qualified as a maternity support worker we will offer the necessary training to a candidate at a band 2 level whilst undertaking the required NVQ qualifications/training to reach a Band 3. The course takes approximately 18 months to complete.
Applicants must have grade C or equivalent in English/Maths at GCSE level as well as NVQ level or Diploma within care outlined within the essential criteria to apply for the post and the successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of these grades/qualifications prior to starting the role.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working alongside Midwives in antenatal clinic, supporting patients in the community during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby in postnatal clinics and in the home. You will be trained to support with infant feeding, carry out venepuncture and new-born screening tests.
The position will include some administrative duties. You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. The role does involve moving between multiple locations during the working day.
The successful candidate will require access to their own vehicle for work purposes and a full driving licence. The team in which this is based is within Amber Valley and the Derbyshire Dales.
The role involves a working day 8.00am-16.00pm and once qualified will include weekend working one weekend day a month. Please consider this when making an application.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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* GCSE Maths Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE or O Level. Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent accepted.
* GCSE English Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE or O Level. Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent accepted.
* Level 2 OR 3 in Maternity Support at NVQ level or Diploma or the following qualifications will be considered as equivalents requiring further focused training: L2 / L3 NVQ in Personal Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Care or Social Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Independent living, L2/L3 NVQ in Health & Social Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Emergency Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Adult Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Worker, L2 / L3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or Healthcare Support Worker.
* CARE Certificate
Experience
* Evidence of experience working in a Health Care setting
* Experience working in a Maternity setting
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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