Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Maternity Care Assistant to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable care in relation to public health initiatives within maternity care. This post will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the post holder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. This post holder will work under the line management of the Midwife Manager for Public Health. The role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding as the services develop. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with experience in smoking cessation, infant feeding and knowledge of perinatal and infant mental health, or willingness to successfully complete training. The post is based at Cumberland Infirmary and involves working within a hospital and community environment. The post holder will be required to deliver in house education on e.g. the stop smoking agenda. The work days are between Monday and Friday and between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. Main duties of the job This post will concentrate on providing the healthiest start possible to NCIC babies by providing early identification of needs, personalised smoking cessation support and intensive infant feeding information and support. Supporting women and their family's mental/social wellbeing and providing a follow-up service for any woman with an identified need, giving additional support, particularly to vulnerable families in the community. The role will see you work as part of a small close-knit team that integrates with Maternity, Health Visiting, stop smoking advisors and community agency colleagues. With key outcomes of delivering elements of the NHS Long Term Plan by reducing smoking in pregnancy as per the maternity pathway and increasing the number of mothers initiating and sustaining breastfeeding there is lots of scope for the team to identify needs early and make flexible adjustments to the service offer. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 262-A-24-6744656-B Job locations Cumberland Infirmary Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Educated to GCSE (Level A-C) standard or equivalent NVQ2 Numeracy and Literacy to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT skills Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements in a patient environment General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting Desirable Smoking Advisor NCSCT Level 2 UNICEF Relationship building training Perinatal Infant Mental Health training Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience in working in a maternity/child/family setting Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal Liaise and deal with queries from patient/clients, professionals or members of the public Interest/working knowledge of behavioral change/healthy lifestyles Deal with telephone queries, take messages and relay information to the team. Desirable Experience of teaching/presenting on an individual basis or in groups Experience of recording of information accurately within an IT system Experience of providing stop smoking support Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language Ability to assess maternal/infant feeding needs Effective listening skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of good organisational skills Willing to undertake further training in relation to the role Desirable Knowledge of national and local guidance of smoking in pregnancy Knowledge of local and national breast-feeding guidance Ability to formulate structured care plans Personal Circumstances Essential Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle Ability to work within a multi-agency professional role Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care Commitment, motivation and adaptability Good time keeper Courteous and respectful To be able to work flexibly over the seven day period Desirable Reflective practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Educated to GCSE (Level A-C) standard or equivalent NVQ2 Numeracy and Literacy to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT skills Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements in a patient environment General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting Desirable Smoking Advisor NCSCT Level 2 UNICEF Relationship building training Perinatal Infant Mental Health training Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience in working in a maternity/child/family setting Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal Liaise and deal with queries from patient/clients, professionals or members of the public Interest/working knowledge of behavioral change/healthy lifestyles Deal with telephone queries, take messages and relay information to the team. Desirable Experience of teaching/presenting on an individual basis or in groups Experience of recording of information accurately within an IT system Experience of providing stop smoking support Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language Ability to assess maternal/infant feeding needs Effective listening skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of good organisational skills Willing to undertake further training in relation to the role Desirable Knowledge of national and local guidance of smoking in pregnancy Knowledge of local and national breast-feeding guidance Ability to formulate structured care plans Personal Circumstances Essential Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle Ability to work within a multi-agency professional role Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care Commitment, motivation and adaptability Good time keeper Courteous and respectful To be able to work flexibly over the seven day period Desirable Reflective practitioner 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). 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). Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cumberland Infirmary Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)