Maternity Support Worker
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Job summary
Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and be part of our exciting maternity transformation journey. We are seeking dedicated Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) to provide high-quality care for mothers, birthing people, and babies. Your role will encompass a variety of tasks focused on housekeeping, administration, and personal care, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the wellbeing of our patients. We are looking for MSWs that will put women and their families first and deliver a safe quality service, ensuring The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is the preferred place of birth as well as the preferred place of employment. If you believe you have the energy, drive, talent and skillset to come and join our team then apply online today!
Main duties of the job
Providing direct care to women, birthing people, and their families under the guidance of registered practitioners. Assisting with assessments of healthcare needs and executing delegated responsibilities from the midwife. Executing care tasks for women, birthing people, and babies as part of routine care, following appropriate training. If you have the passion, skills, and commitment to prioritise the needs of women and their families, and to contribute to a safe and preferred birthing experience at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, we invite you to apply online today. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of our patients. The post is advertised as a Band 3 role subject to the following: successfully completing the care certification within the six month probationary period of employment, during which you will be paid Band 2 or providing a copy of your completed care certificate which has been reviewed during the recruitment process and determined as meeting the accepted standard Upon successful completion (or accepted evidence) of the Care Certification and completion of the probationary period of employment, you will be promoted to NHS AFC Band 3 Failure to complete the Care Certification within this timeframe may result in termination of employment
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000218
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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