Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Maternity Assistant

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Job summary

Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant

Maternity Assistants (MA) complement the role of the midwife in provision of care and support to women and their families they support midwives by undertaking non midwifery specific tasks. Ultimate responsibility for care of the mother and baby lies with the delegating midwife and under her supervision the MA can provide care for which she/he has received training. The MA may provide clinical care which forms part of the care plan following assessment and design of a care plan by the midwife. The MA's care may include aspects of antenatal care, intrapartum care and post-natal care which may be provided in a range of hospital based and outreach clinical settings. MAs can perform basic observations, provide basic care, maintain a safe and pleasant environment, give simple advice and support, document care given and undertake clerical tasks under supervision of a midwife.

Main duties of the job

BAND 2 Maternity Care Assistant

  • To participate in the provision of 24-hour cover for the unit, including flexibility to move within team areas as the service requires.

  • To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning delivery rooms (including bodily fluids), theatre, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply .

  • To assist the midwives in the care of women antenataly, during labour and postnataly to ensure that planned programmes of care are provided.

  • To participate in maintaining the general personal hygiene needs of women where required; this includes toileting, bed bathing and oral hygiene.

  • To ensure the Dietary requirements are sustained and documented.

  • To carry out Maternal Observations I.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations and Urinalysis, once training and competence has been met.

  • Independent undertaking of Venepuncture and obtain capillary samples for Blood Glucose monitoring. Training and competence must be met before.

About us

Maternity.

  1. To work in accordance with the Trust's Values to consistently demonstrate the behaviours required. The post holder is required to carry out his/her role in accordance with the organisation values, standards and behaviours, in a Professional, Compassionate, Respectful and Safe way.

  1. To ensure that Croydon Health Services Trust's policies and procedures are adhered to.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

199-7012160-RB-SC

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Maternity Care Assistant

  • To participate in the provision of 24-hour cover for the unit, including flexibility to move within team areas as the service requires.

  • To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning delivery rooms(including bodily fluids), theatre, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply.

  • To assist the midwives in the care of women antenataly, during labour and postnataly to ensure that planned programmes of care are provided.

  • To participate in maintaining the general personal hygiene needs of women where required; this includes toileting, bed bathing and oral hygiene.

  • To ensure the Dietary requirements are sustained and documented.

  • To carry out Maternal Observations I.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations and Urinalysis, once training and competence has been met.

  • Independent undertaking of Venepuncture and obtain capillary samples for Blood Glucose monitoring. Training and competence must be met before.

  • To be aware of the general condition and well-being of women and babies and report any deviations or concerns to a qualified member of the multi-professional team.

  • To assist women and their partners in the care of their babies, i.e. nappy changing, bathing and infant feeding.

  • Be pro-active in supporting women to breast feed their babies and give them the advice and assistance they require according to the national and trust guidelines. Once training and competence has been met.

  • To maintain accurate records of all care provision in the clinical records.

  • To escort patients to different clinical areas.

  • To work in theatre when required, as a runner.

  • To act as a chaperone.

  • To assist in creating memories for sad cases.

Please note that on occasions,posts may close earlier than the closing date due to a large amount of applications being received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maternity Care Assistant

  • To participate in the provision of 24-hour cover for the unit, including flexibility to move within team areas as the service requires.

  • To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning delivery rooms(including bodily fluids), theatre, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply.

  • To assist the midwives in the care of women antenataly, during labour and postnataly to ensure that planned programmes of care are provided.

  • To participate in maintaining the general personal hygiene needs of women where required; this includes toileting, bed bathing and oral hygiene.

  • To ensure the Dietary requirements are sustained and documented.

  • To carry out Maternal Observations I.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations and Urinalysis, once training and competence has been met.

  • Independent undertaking of Venepuncture and obtain capillary samples for Blood Glucose monitoring. Training and competence must be met before.

  • To be aware of the general condition and well-being of women and babies and report any deviations or concerns to a qualified member of the multi-professional team.

  • To assist women and their partners in the care of their babies, i.e. nappy changing, bathing and infant feeding.

  • Be pro-active in supporting women to breast feed their babies and give them the advice and assistance they require according to the national and trust guidelines. Once training and competence has been met.

  • To maintain accurate records of all care provision in the clinical records.

  • To escort patients to different clinical areas.

  • To work in theatre when required, as a runner.

  • To act as a chaperone.

  • To assist in creating memories for sad cases.

Please note that on occasions,posts may close earlier than the closing date due to a large amount of applications being received.

Person Specification

Form

Essential

  • Experience

Form

Essential

  • Experience in the NHS
Person Specification

Form

Essential

  • Experience

Form

Essential

  • Experience in the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Education Recruitment and Retention

Rachel Miles

rachel.miles3@nhs.net

02084015472

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

199-7012160-RB-SC

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


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