Main area Acute Midwifery Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (11.5hr day and 11.5hrs night shift working) Job ref 320-W&C-1019
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata /pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 06/05/2025
Acute 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.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
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.
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.
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.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Derby Hospital for an experienced maternity care assistant/ health care assistant/ maternity support worker to work within maternity as part of a multi-professional team caring for women and their families in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly in a variety of maternity settings, including triage, labour ward and the antenatal/postnatal ward and involves working alongside midwives to support clinical care of women and their babies, involving undertaking routine observations as well as undertaking administrative tasks. They must also be willing to work day shifts and night shifts over a 7-day week, including bank holidays.
Applicants must have grade C or equivalent in English/Maths at GCSE level or functional skills at level 2, level 2 or 3 Health care qualification and recent experience of working within an acute clinical setting.
The successful interviewee will be required to provide evidence of these grades/qualifications prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
* Assist with the preparation and care of women who require operative birth procedures.
* Support the medical and midwifery team in general delivery rooms at birth and immediate postnatal period.
* Working on the inpatient ward assisting with care.
* Working in antenatal areas across the maternity unit.
* Basic maternal and neonatal observations.
* Venepuncture and neonatal blood samples.
* Assist with general hygiene, nutrition and infant feeding support.
* Undertake general housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and safe stock levels.
* Communicate with families and the multi-disciplinary team.
* Escalate concerns to appropriate multi-professional team members.
Closing date of applications: 22 April 2025
Interview date: 6 May 2025
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
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* GCSE English Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE/O Level or functional skills
* Recent acute clinical experience
* GCSE Maths Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE/O Level or functional skills.
* 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.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
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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.
Application numbers
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. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.
Name: Jenni White
Job title: Midwife
Email address: jenni.white@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07799337605
Additional information:
Stephanie Steele 07799337577
Kiaja Charles-Roe 07887451510
Maddi Foki 07788388456
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466
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