Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker - Maternity Outpatients

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Job summary

Being a Maternity Support Worker, is a truly remarkable and rewarding career and here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 5500 births per year. In addition to our hospital based maternity services, we are lucky to have standalone birth centres, co-located units and home birth options for our community.

Main duties of the job

The Maternity support worker role is a diverse role incorporating elements of clinical care, clerical skills, and housekeeping duties, working collaboratively with the midwives, multi professional teams, service users and their families to provide excellent care. You will be accountable to the midwife on duty, whilst always maintaining the dignity of patients and relatives, respecting their individual needs and wishes, whilst always maintaining a professional and presentable image. There is an expectation that you will work on a Monday to Friday basis with the occasional weekend when required within our busy Maternity Outpatient Department. You will be assisting with the running of all Maternity Outpatient Clinics, Consultant Clinics, Phlebotomy Clinics, whilstto supporting pregnant people throughout their pregnancy journey.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Date posted

04 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1096O

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients

Ensuring that always you act within your sphere of competence

Provide care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene and physical comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is always maintained. Ensure that patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust Values

Recognise patient's needs and changing condition and respond appropriately and effectively

Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and ensure follow Trust Policy regarding Infection Control and Prevention

Record and report information onto patient administration systems in written and electronic format, including assisting generic admin duties to assist the team

Always promote and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives and colleagues recognising the need for tact, consideration and confidentiality

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients

Ensuring that always you act within your sphere of competence

Recognise patient's needs and changing condition and respond appropriately and effectively

Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and ensure follow Trust Policy regarding Infection Control and Prevention

Record and report information onto patient administration systems in written and electronic format, including assisting generic admin duties to assist the team

Always promote and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives and colleagues recognising the need for tact, consideration and confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment.
English and Maths qualification GCSE or Functional Skills at Level 1 or internationally recognised equivalent

Desirable

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health or equivalent relevant experience.
QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
Level 2 English and Maths.

Experience

Desirable

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health or equivalent relevant experience.

Additional criteria

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Compassionate towards patient care and demonstrate Trust Values
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to meet the minimum skill set within first twelve months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills as defined in generic competency framework).

Desirable

IT skills
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment.
English and Maths qualification GCSE or Functional Skills at Level 1 or internationally recognised equivalent

Desirable

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health or equivalent relevant experience.
QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
Level 2 English and Maths.

Experience

Desirable

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health or equivalent relevant experience.

Additional criteria

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Compassionate towards patient care and demonstrate Trust Values
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to meet the minimum skill set within first twelve months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills as defined in generic competency framework).

Desirable

IT skills
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

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.