Maternity Support Worker - Antenatal Clinic

Job summary

19.5 Hours per week

Maternity support worker, to work in a busy antenatal clinic setting, assist the multidisciplinary team with caring for women, babies and their families throughout their maternity journey, working under supervision and within agreed guidelines and protocols when providing care to women and their families. You will work alongside and support the Midwives and Obstetricians in clinic, taking observations, performing venepuncture, CO testing, urinalysis, accurately documenting and escalating concerns as required. You will assist in preparation of patient records, discuss smoking cessation and referring to the relevant person and carry out admin duties. You will be required to support in other areas of maternity and adapt your skill accordingly.

Main duties of the job

To provide advice as appropriate within own sphere/limitations of practice. To provide care that ensures the care, dignity and comfort of women. Implement packages of care with families, which include providing assistance/advice regarding feeding, hygiene, safety and support the establishment of parenting skills. Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in women's maternity records, observing and reporting any changes in a woman's condition to the Midwife To follow the area safeguarding guidelines and to be aware of adult and child safeguarding issues. Make referrals to other agencies as appropriate following consultation with the designated Midwife. Perform relevant observations, i.e. pulse, blood pressure, adult pulse oximetry, temperature, body mass index measurement and urine testing. Supporting women with mental health. Ability to provide a wide range of parent education appropriate to service need. Participate in general cleaning and housekeeping duties within acute/community settings. Obtain patient bloods, collect and deliver a range of samples ensuring full and accurate labelling following counselling and obtained consent by registered professional in accordance with Trust policy. Be able to respond calmly in an emergency situation assisting the midwife with obstetric and neonatal emergencies. Have an understanding of the procedures to summon clinical and ambulance support.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenoaks Rotherham Hospital

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenoaks Rotherham Hospital

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

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

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