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Job overview

We are looking for people who are wanting to be part of our dynamic and caring Maternity Team and have the opportunity to make a positive difference to the women and people we care for. 

A Maternity Care Assistants (MCAs) act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives/nurses, and other professional staff. MCA’s, assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of care, by providing support to registered staff, patients and their families. This will be achieved through the performance of specific care tasks, carried out after the successful programme of formal training and assessment. 

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with other members of the integrated team to facilitate the continuity of care thereby enhancing the patient experience. 
• Communicate verbally in an appropriate manner with colleagues, clients and relatives including situations where clients/relatives may be distressed.
• Document clinical care in patient records maintaining an accurate and legible record in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines, under the responsibility of a registered midwife. 
• Prepare bed areas/rooms with the necessary equipment prior to the arrival of a woman to the ward e.g. drip stand, catheter holder.
• Ensure that rooms/bed areas, lockers are emptied following discharge or transfer of the woman (and her baby) from the ward. 
• Answer telephone, door and patient call bells. 
• Assist with the serving of patient meals and drinks. 
• Contribute to the welcoming atmosphere within the unit. 
• Collect and transport specimens. 
• Collect blood from Blood bank following Trust policies and procedures. 
• Support women and people in the care and feeding of their babies

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our  Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community  where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when  they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Well being Programme for staff which  is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after  ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best  that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope  that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make  and feel valued for all that you do. 

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.