Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team, in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women and family centered care. The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the Midwifery Support Worker assists with and provides care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The successful employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings will include but not limited too antenatal/postnatal inpatient or outpatient care and transitional care The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies; including the 'care certificate' .This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met and can further be incorporated into a 'skills passport'. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. Main duties of the job Responsibly receive details of daily duties from the midwife, and use own discretion when prioritising care, under direction and supervision of registered Midwife. Manage own caseload. Supporting women in their choice of infant feeding and have awareness of the options available, providing robust feeding plans and advice in line with local and national policy and guidance. Recognise and report any abnormal events or emergencies to the multidisciplinary team through the appropriate means, in a timely manner using SBAR tool. Observe the overall wellbeing of the newborn and escalate any concerns to named midwife or multi-professional team in a timely manner. To assist, perform and plot serum bilirubin ratio (SBR) test and/or implementation of Jaundice Meter, following successful completion of appropriate competencies as directed by the midwife. Assist women with mobilisation following surgical procedures and remove of dressings or cannula under direction of the midwife. Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women. Assist the midwife in the delivery of the women's care, including the promotion of public health information. Sign posting to women the local and national services available. Support women and their families with the transition to parenthood, including teaching parenting skills and promoting bonding. To support postnatal care of both mother and baby as appropriate. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 345-WOM7048273 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities Assists healthcare professionals Assess patients conditions through basic observations and acts accordingly Makes judgements involving straightforward job related facts or situations Able to recognise triggers on National Early Warning Scores including Maternity and Neonatal early warning scores and act accordingly Able to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly Clerical duties associated with the efficient management of the outpatient and day assessment unit area, such as: pulling/checking/preparation of case notes/x-rays, stock maintenance / topping up, checking and maintaining stock levels, input data onto ICE, TrakCare and Badgernet and assisting the Ward Clerk and covering when needed. Be aware of health education and Public Health objectives such as breastfeeding, stop smoking and stop alcohol in pregnancy. Job description Job responsibilities Assists healthcare professionals Assess patients conditions through basic observations and acts accordingly Makes judgements involving straightforward job related facts or situations Able to recognise triggers on National Early Warning Scores including Maternity and Neonatal early warning scores and act accordingly Able to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly Clerical duties associated with the efficient management of the outpatient and day assessment unit area, such as: pulling/checking/preparation of case notes/x-rays, stock maintenance / topping up, checking and maintaining stock levels, input data onto ICE, TrakCare and Badgernet and assisting the Ward Clerk and covering when needed. Be aware of health education and Public Health objectives such as breastfeeding, stop smoking and stop alcohol in pregnancy. Person Specification Essential Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health care Previous experience of working with members of the pubic Desirable Maternity Pathway Care certificate Foundation Degree I Health and Social Care Person Specification Essential Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health care Previous experience of working with members of the pubic Desirable Maternity Pathway Care certificate Foundation Degree I Health and Social Care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)