Maternity care assistant

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking routine personal care activities for patients, for example, bathing, toileting, dressing, supporting with meals and refreshments, and assisting patients with their appearance. These activities may involve establishing basic patient/client information, for example, age, weight, height, fluid, nutrition input and output, which the post holder will update in the patient records. They will escalate any concerns to the appropriate registered professional.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe, high-quality patient care.

As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values, the Trust code of conduct and will always display civility towards others.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-WAC-6501928

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems to update basic patient information from personal care and associated activity.

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Vocational qualification level 2 in health and social care or Equivalent level 2 demonstrable experience in personal care and related procedures.
Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a care role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems to update basic patient information from personal care and associated activity.

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Vocational qualification level 2 in health and social care or Equivalent level 2 demonstrable experience in personal care and related procedures.
Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a care role.

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.