Job summary An opportunities have arisen for Band 2 Maternity care assistants to join the maternity team. We have a vacancy at County antenatal clinic. but there will be the opportunity to rotate to Royal Stoke antenatal clinic. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Main duties of the job The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) 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 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 MCA assists with and provides personal care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care. The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description aligns to the Maternity Housekeeper role in the Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework set out by Health Education England (HEE) https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/maternity-support-workers. This may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare them for entry into further study. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-6927156 Job locations RSUH/ County Antenatal clinics Newcastle road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or charlotte.bickertonuhnm.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or charlotte.bickertonuhnm.nhs.uk Person Specification Education Essential GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Desirable Foundation Degree Maternity pathway Care certificate Knowledge and skills Essential Experience of working with members of the public One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Understanding of safeguarding issues Desirable Awareness of Health and Safety issues Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries Person Specification Education Essential GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Desirable Foundation Degree Maternity pathway Care certificate Knowledge and skills Essential Experience of working with members of the public One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Understanding of safeguarding issues Desirable Awareness of Health and Safety issues Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address RSUH/ County Antenatal clinics Newcastle road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)