Interview date: 26th November 2024
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 on the antenatal/postnatal ward. 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 nurses, 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:
• Maths qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• 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.
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. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024
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