Job summary The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) 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 centred 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 MSW assists with and provides clinical 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. Main duties of the job Do you have the required skills or qualifications to work at a Band 3 Level? We are currently looking to recruit a Maternity Support Worker at Band 3. This is an exciting opportunity to stretch you; undertaking phlebotomy, cannulation, vital signs to mention but a few. There is also a substantial amount of work being undertaken in transformation to progress the maternity support worker role nationally and therefore there could not be a better time to consider joining our team. About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. We are friendly unit who recognises and values their staff achievements, come and have a look. Date posted 14 March 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 Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 177-ELEC-7009437 Job locations James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the womans and her families wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill. Understand the MSWs scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm. Clinical skills including vital signs, venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, etc. Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the womans and her families wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill. Understand the MSWs scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm. Clinical skills including vital signs, venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs (grades A-C) including English Language and Maths or equivalent (if not evidenced on application, you will not be scored) NVQ Level 3 Care or equivalent relevant qualification Desirable Current clean driving licence A level qualification Experience Essential Must have experience working in an NHS Environment Desirable Previous experience within a maternity setting Good IT skills Values and Behaviours Essential Excellent baby handling skills Excellent communicator Good organisational skills Ability to work using own initiative Ability to adapt to different situations Ability to deal with potentially emotional situations such as babies going into care or adoption Ability to use persuasion, reassurance, tact, empathy and sensitivity in order to minimise parental anxiety Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs (grades A-C) including English Language and Maths or equivalent (if not evidenced on application, you will not be scored) NVQ Level 3 Care or equivalent relevant qualification Desirable Current clean driving licence A level qualification Experience Essential Must have experience working in an NHS Environment Desirable Previous experience within a maternity setting Good IT skills Values and Behaviours Essential Excellent baby handling skills Excellent communicator Good organisational skills Ability to work using own initiative Ability to adapt to different situations Ability to deal with potentially emotional situations such as babies going into care or adoption Ability to use persuasion, reassurance, tact, empathy and sensitivity in order to minimise parental anxiety 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 details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)