Community Maternity Support Worker / Trainee Maternity Support Worker
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The Community Midwifery team at UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) is looking for a committed, enthusiastic new team member with good communication skills who is passionate about contributing and delivering the best possible experience from our maternity service.
We currently have a vacancy within the Devonshire team, which is based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and involves working within the Derby city centre area.
The post involves supporting/working with community Midwives to provide care to women and their babies, within home and clinic environments. Maternity Support Workers are a key member of the maternity team at UHDB; the role can be varied and includes some administrative and logistical duties. The MSW will work alongside Midwives but also independently when qualified in role.
This post will suit an experienced Maternity Support Worker; however, if you are not qualified as a maternity support worker, we will offer the necessary training to a candidate at a band 2 level whilst undertaking the required NVQ qualifications/training to reach a Band 3. The course takes approximately 18 months to complete.
Applicants must have grade C or equivalent in English/Maths at GCSE level as well as NVQ level or Diploma within care outlined within the essential criteria to apply for the post. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of these grades/qualifications prior to starting the role.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working alongside Midwives in antenatal clinic, supporting patients in the community during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby in postnatal clinics and in the home. You will be trained to support with infant feeding, carry out venepuncture, and new-born screening tests.
The position will include some administrative duties. You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. The role involves moving between multiple locations during the working day.
The successful candidate will require access to their own vehicle for work purposes and a full driving licence. The team in which this is based is within Amber Valley and the Derbyshire Dales.
The role involves a working day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and once qualified, will include weekend working one weekend day a month. Please consider this when making an application.
Closing date of applications: 16 October 2024
Interview date: 30 October 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust, and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return, we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Driving Licence
* GCSE Maths Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE or O Level. Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent accepted.
* GCSE English Level 4 or above or grade C or above at GCSE or O Level. Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent accepted.
* Level 2 OR 3 in Maternity Support at NVQ level or Diploma or the following qualifications will be considered as equivalents requiring further focused training: L2 / L3 NVQ in Personal Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Care or Social Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Independent living, L2/L3 NVQ in Health & Social Care, L2 / L3 NVQ in Emergency Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Adult Care, L2 / L3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Worker, L2 / L3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care or Healthcare Support Worker.
* CARE Certificate
Experience
* Evidence of experience working in a Health Care setting.
* Experience working in a Maternity setting.
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 Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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