Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Maternity Support Worker for a 12 month secondment/fixed term full time 37.5hrs per week, to work alongside our Practice Development Midwife with focus on maternity support workers (MSW) /maternity care assistants (MCA).
This exciting role will provide support with training, development and clinical skills for our MSW/MCA workforce to meet the requirements of the Health Education England MSW National Framework. The post may also involve assisting with MSWs in Community settings.
Please note applicants will need to have evidence of Foundation Degree Health and Social Care or Diploma of Higher Education (or completion of year 1 and year 2 pre-registration midwifery programme).
If you would like further information, please contact robert.moore3@nhs.net to discuss further. Please note that if you are applying for secondment, this should be discussed with your line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
o Working alongside Practice Development Midwife with Focus on MSWs to support the integration of the HEE (2016) MSW Framework and the associated upskilling of the workforce in an educational and clinical capacity.
o Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families respecting their wishes and forming positive relationships.o Employs strategies to promote personalised, informed decision-making when planning, implementing, and evaluating care activities, using information to develop plans of care that meet the individualised needs of the woman and her baby.o Understand the Senior MSW's scope of practice (RCM, 2016) and the importance of the role within the national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.o Understands own responsibility when forming a judgement of an individual's health or social care needs, using factual and theoretical knowledge as a basis for decision making andescalating where appropriate.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- Foundation Degree Health and Social Care or Diploma of Higher Education (completion of year 1 and year 2 pre-registration midwifery programme)
- Commit to undertake in-house training
- Care Certificate (or willing to work towards and complete within 3 months of appointment)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience or 5 GCSE, 2 A levels
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Significant clinical experience within health and social care settings relevant to role
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of the scope of the role and others in the MDT
- Knowledge of public health and health promotion initiatives, legal and ethical frameworks and wider health and social issues and policies
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Desirable
- Able to recognise own limitations, exercise appropriate autonomy and escalate when required
- Ability to delegate task appropriately
- Leadership skills
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- IT / computer skills
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Support women and families with complex care and support needs
- Ability to implement changes to improve service delivery
- Assume the role of teacher, mentor, and role model
- Support training and development of other MCA/MSW's
- Ability to travel (for community-based work as applicable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- Foundation Degree Health and Social Care or Diploma of Higher Education (completion of year 1 and year 2 pre-registration midwifery programme)
- Commit to undertake in-house training
- Care Certificate (or willing to work towards and complete within 3 months of appointment)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience or 5 GCSE, 2 A levels
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Significant clinical experience within health and social care settings relevant to role
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of the scope of the role and others in the MDT
- Knowledge of public health and health promotion initiatives, legal and ethical frameworks and wider health and social issues and policies
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Desirable
- Able to recognise own limitations, exercise appropriate autonomy and escalate when required
- Ability to delegate task appropriately
- Leadership skills
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- IT / computer skills
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Support women and families with complex care and support needs
- Ability to implement changes to improve service delivery
- Assume the role of teacher, mentor, and role model
- Support training and development of other MCA/MSW's
- Ability to travel (for community-based work as applicable)
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).
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