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Assessment centre date: 19th February 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 newborn babies.
What We Offer:
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
* A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
* Access to excellent NHS benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping.
* Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-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
As a Band 3 Senior Maternity Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting families and newborn 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:
* English qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
* Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject
* Experience or a passion for working in maternity care.
* Caring experience in 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* 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
* 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 dependent on clinical need
* Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
* Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Education and Qualifications
* 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
* 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
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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