Community Maternity Support Worker - Doncaster

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 22 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking for Community Maternity Support Workers.

It is expected that you will participate in the following:

  • Maternal and Baby routine care
  • Maternal and Baby observations
  • Home visits for Community role.
  • Transcutaneous bilirubinometer readings
  • Maternal and baby blood sampling
  • Contemporaneous record keeping
  • Parent education
  • Infant feeding in line with BFI
  • Babies requiring additional needs - you will be expected to work alongside/under the direction of a midwife to provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring and specialist care. This involves multi-disciplinary working therefore excellent communication skills must be demonstrated

Main duties of the job

This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to embrace a new challenge and expand their knowledge and skills in a specialist area.The midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient environment.Although the role can be challenging, it will provide excellent personal development opportunities and job satisfaction.This is an excellent opportunity for those that have a NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a health related subject and hold Maths and English GCSE grade C and above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent.It is essential that you have the ability to work independently and under supervision. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post.The successful applicant will be given specialist training and induction from the midwifery education team and support from enthusiastic and dedicated midwives.

You will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

272-6724433

Job locations

Doncaster Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 12 months experience of working in a care setting providing personal care
  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
  • basic computer skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a maternity setting
  • Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees
  • Experience of working as a healthcare worker in a hospital setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
  • Care Certificate
  • GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
  • Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
  • Agree to undertake the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Competency Booklet

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in clinical care.
  • Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills - See Appendix (work area specific)

Personal Attributes and Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work within the multidisciplinary team
  • Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self
  • Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
  • Able to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
  • Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 12 months experience of working in a care setting providing personal care
  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
  • basic computer skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a maternity setting
  • Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees
  • Experience of working as a healthcare worker in a hospital setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
  • Care Certificate
  • GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
  • Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
  • Agree to undertake the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Competency Booklet

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in clinical care.
  • Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills - See Appendix (work area specific)

Personal Attributes and Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work within the multidisciplinary team
  • Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self
  • Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
  • Able to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
  • Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Midwifery Manager

Zoe Greenall

zoe.greenall@nhs.net

01302642793

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

272-6724433

Job locations

Doncaster Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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