Job summary
We are recruiting Maternity Support Workers to join our team at UHS Maternity Services. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with women and their families. You will work alongside and independently to the midwifery team and will be an advocate for supporting choice and exemplary care for women and families.
UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community across the region with the team working flexibility across boundaries. As a Trust, we recognise the importance of a positive workforce culture, individual job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for staff. The Trust Values enable us to invest in people valuing each and every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities making for improved team working.
We would be delighted to welcome new joiners to the Maternity Support Worker team and strive to ensure they feel well supported in their new role. This will be working in conjunction with the midwifery team to ensure a package of care is delivered effectively and efficiently to women and families.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The Maternity Service provides Maternity Support Workers with a privileged opportunity to work with midwives caring for women and families. The service provides a comprehensive induction, bespoke competency programme and training and education to enable Maternity Support Workers to be essential and valued members of the maternity team. The Maternity Service is keen to invest in and support career progression for Support Workers making this an opportunity not to be missed!
What were looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for supporting women in the Maternity Services. The successful applicants will aspire to wanting to make the experience for women and their families a positive and memorable occasion. In addition, they will be proud to work as part of the wider maternity team.
A testimony statement from one of our current Band 3 Maternity Support Workers:
Joining UHS straight from college was the best decision Ive ever made. My initial plan was to stay for a year and get some experience in the industry, then apply to university. Four and a half years down the line I am still here, after being offered an amazing opportunity to progress my career; working part time and being funded to attend university. The whole team has been so supportive of my career progression and Im excited to see where this opportunity takes me.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Friday, 7th October 2022
A short information session on A Day in the life of a Maternity Support Worker at UHS will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday 05 October. This is voluntary and is an opportunity to learn more about the role and ask any questions.
Should you wish to join the zoom session or have any queries, please contact Corenna Davis at Corenna.Davis@uhs.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The Maternity Service provides Maternity Support Workers with a privileged opportunity to work with midwives caring for women and families. The service provides a comprehensive induction, bespoke competency programme and training and education to enable Maternity Support Workers to be essential and valued members of the maternity team. The Maternity Service is keen to invest in and support career progression for Support Workers making this an opportunity not to be missed!
What were looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for supporting women in the Maternity Services. The successful applicants will aspire to wanting to make the experience for women and their families a positive and memorable occasion. In addition, they will be proud to work as part of the wider maternity team.
A testimony statement from one of our current Band 3 Maternity Support Workers:
Joining UHS straight from college was the best decision Ive ever made. My initial plan was to stay for a year and get some experience in the industry, then apply to university. Four and a half years down the line I am still here, after being offered an amazing opportunity to progress my career; working part time and being funded to attend university. The whole team has been so supportive of my career progression and Im excited to see where this opportunity takes me.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Friday, 7th October 2022
A short information session on A Day in the life of a Maternity Support Worker at UHS will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday 05 October. This is voluntary and is an opportunity to learn more about the role and ask any questions.
Should you wish to join the zoom session or have any queries, please contact Corenna Davis at Corenna.Davis@uhs.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Recent experience (in the last year) as a Maternity/Healthcare Support Worker
- NVQ 3 in Care, with acute units corresponding to relevant speciality
- Care Certificate qualification
- Numeracy skills and literacy skills at level 2 or equivalent as a minimum standard
- Willingness to expand present clinical role
- Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills, as per job description
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake extra acute units corresponding to speciality
- Use of keyboard skills-digital dexterity
- Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Proven experience in an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of a maternity service or equivalent
- Evidence of career progression
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to prioritise competing commitments, whilst remaining calm
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and independently
- Confident to escalate concerns
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Reliable - good time keeping
- Able to work all variations of shifts including nights, days and weekends
- Flexible - able to accommodate the demands of the work flow
- Good interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Empathy for users of the service
- Self-motivated, conscientious and reliable
- Aware of personal limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of teamwork activities
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Recent experience (in the last year) as a Maternity/Healthcare Support Worker
- NVQ 3 in Care, with acute units corresponding to relevant speciality
- Care Certificate qualification
- Numeracy skills and literacy skills at level 2 or equivalent as a minimum standard
- Willingness to expand present clinical role
- Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills, as per job description
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake extra acute units corresponding to speciality
- Use of keyboard skills-digital dexterity
- Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Proven experience in an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of a maternity service or equivalent
- Evidence of career progression
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to prioritise competing commitments, whilst remaining calm
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and independently
- Confident to escalate concerns
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Reliable - good time keeping
- Able to work all variations of shifts including nights, days and weekends
- Flexible - able to accommodate the demands of the work flow
- Good interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Empathy for users of the service
- Self-motivated, conscientious and reliable
- Aware of personal limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of teamwork activities
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
