University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
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.
About us
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.
Job 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.
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.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum pro rata.
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