Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-K11871224
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westmorland General Hospital
- Town
- Kendal
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Women's and Children's Division CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER/MATERNITY ASSISTANT
37.5 hours per week . Fixed one year contract to cover maternity leave.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated clinical support worker/maternity assistant to join the midwifery team within Helme Chase Maternity Unit.
Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.
Informal enquiries to: Chris Moore, Helme Chase Manager 01539 795375
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take a key role in supporting the midwifery staff by providing individualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife. Knowledge of women’s health issues and experience within both hospital and community setting is essential however training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding and maternal and neonatal screening.
- Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
- Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
- Support RM’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
- Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
- Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
- Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education English/Maths GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2/Care Certificate
- Prepared to develop skills further
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of women's health issues
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a care environment
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Venepuncture
- IT skills
- Basic observations-BP
- Adult and children safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Infant care
- Breastfeeding Knowledge
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Connelly
- Job title
- Helme Chase Maternity Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539 795375
- Additional information
Samantha Connelly
Helme Chase Maternity Unit Manager
01539 795375
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