Job summary
Full and part time hours considered.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join our team at Princess Alexandra Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital. The successful applicants will be responsible for supporting the midwifery team in delivering high standards of care to women and their babies.
The post-holder will contribute to the optimum delivery of care to women and babies by assisting all clinical staff and to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual woman's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.
If you would like to join a progressive team committed to supporting women through that special journey to parenthood, we are waiting to hear from you!
Applicants should be trained to NVQ Level 2 (Health), or hold the Health Care Certificate. Venepuncture skills and previous knowledge of supporting feeding choices are desirable, but training will be given to the right applicant.
Main duties of the job
Assist and support midwifery staff with clinical duties. To establish a rapport with mothers and their families and an awareness of the individual woman's needs, ensuring these are communicated to the midwife.
To assist women to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance following delivery, demonstrating an awareness of their clinical condition and the individuals right to privacy and personal preference. Make a written record on appropriate record charts to any changes in skin appearance, and bodily functions and report the same to the Registered Midwife responsible for the patient.
To assist women with eating and drinking, ensuring they receive appropriate diet and fluids as indicated by their physical condition and personal/cultural preferences. Ensure any intake records are completed in a timely and accurate manner, and report any changes/difficulties to the Registered Midwife responsible for the patient.
Be able to work as a team member.
To perform clerical duties as designated by the Ward Manager.
About us
The posts require the successful applicant to be able to work flexibly, and be fully rotational within all areas of the maternity department. You will be given opportunities to develop the skills required for this interesting and varied role.
Cornwall's Maternity Services look after 4000 women and their families per year.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support with infant feeding, in line with Trust and Unicef baby friendly policies.
Undertake procedures, following appropriate training and assessment, such as urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring
Provide support with basic routine care of babies and be able to teach new parents the care of the newborn.
To carry out such additional tasks as delegated by the Registered Midwife and once appropriate training has been given such as; undertake venepuncture, cord blood gas analysis, neonatal heel prick sampling, blood glucose monitoring in woman and neonates and be able to complete all the relevant paperwork, and inform the midwife of findings.
Additional Delivery Suite duties include circulating in theatre, packing instruments and arranging for sterilisation.
For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide support with infant feeding, in line with Trust and Unicef baby friendly policies.
Undertake procedures, following appropriate training and assessment, such as urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring
Provide support with basic routine care of babies and be able to teach new parents the care of the newborn.
To carry out such additional tasks as delegated by the Registered Midwife and once appropriate training has been given such as; undertake venepuncture, cord blood gas analysis, neonatal heel prick sampling, blood glucose monitoring in woman and neonates and be able to complete all the relevant paperwork, and inform the midwife of findings.
Additional Delivery Suite duties include circulating in theatre, packing instruments and arranging for sterilisation.
For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English grade c and above
- Healthcare certificate
Experiance
Essential
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English grade c and above
- Healthcare certificate
Experiance
Essential
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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