Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2643 - Community Administrative Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive administrator to support the Maternity Outpatient Teams. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective running of maternity services within the Community and Antenatal Day Services settings.

As a Community Administrative Maternity Support Worker, you will provide a comprehensive range of clerical, secretarial and administrative support on a daily basis. You will ensure that all systems and work processes are wellorganised, consistently followed and accurately maintained. Your work will support effective communication within the community teams and contribute directly to the overall effectiveness of the service. Through your high standards, attention to detail and commitment to supporting clinical staff, you will help enable the delivery of safe, seamless and patientcentered maternity care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is organised, confident with IT, and able to work well under pressure and to deadlines. You will need to be selfmotivated, with the ability to motivate and positively influence others, while working both independently and as part of a wider team. A key part of the role includes entering and updating accurate information on hospital IT systems, so attention to detail and reliability are vital.

In this role, you will be expected to carry out and prioritise a wide range of administrative and clerical duties, including generating and managing your own workload. You must uphold confidentiality at all times and work in full compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Professionalism is essentialyou will be expected to maintain a professional appearance and behaviour, and to develop a clear understanding of the roles of colleagues across the service. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary Outpatients team, supporting recognised standards and contributing to the efficient management and delivery of patient care.

Please read the Person Specification and Job Description carefully. In your application, you should provide clear evidence of how you meet the essential qualities and demonstrate why you would be an asset to our team.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2643i-02-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Community Administrative Maternity Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Community Administrative Maternity Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 Grade 9-4 GCSEs or relevant equivalent knowledge/experience
  • NVQ level 3 in customer care/or relevant equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical/administrative experience working in a health care environment
  • Experience of direct telephone contact with patients/clients and staff
  • Experience of working with staff at all levels
  • Experience of work with IT systems in a care environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or similar experience
  • Previous ward clerk experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal/telephone communication skills
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise work load
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to display sensitivity and tact at all times
  • Ability to collate information

Values

Essential

  • Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
  • Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
  • Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirement
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare or other organisation environment
  • Knowledge of windows based computer packages
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 Grade 9-4 GCSEs or relevant equivalent knowledge/experience
  • NVQ level 3 in customer care/or relevant equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical/administrative experience working in a health care environment
  • Experience of direct telephone contact with patients/clients and staff
  • Experience of working with staff at all levels
  • Experience of work with IT systems in a care environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or similar experience
  • Previous ward clerk experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal/telephone communication skills
  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise work load
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to display sensitivity and tact at all times
  • Ability to collate information

Values

Essential

  • Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
  • Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
  • Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirement
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare or other organisation environment
  • Knowledge of windows based computer packages

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pastoral Support Team

Louise Spence

louisespence@nhs.net

07732823099

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2643i-02-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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