Inpatient Maternity Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Midwife in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care of women babies and families

Undertake basic care planning and decision making regarding how care is delivered, within the sphere of practice. (I think that we need to add under the direction of a Registered midwife/ Registered Nurse)

Provide leadership and supervision as required to Health Care Support workers, delegating tasks as appropriate.

To provide a range of clinical duties such as observations, phlebotomy. This list is not exhaustive and is described in the competency package.

Have the ability to organise their own daily workload, when delegated.

Work flexibly following procedures, guidelines and best working practices within a confidential environment.

To provide additional support for women and families with complex clinical or social needs either in community/hospital setting.

To support and assist women to achieve successful infant feeding in accordance with the local policies and guidelines, giving clear and consistent information.

To actively be involved in health promotion

- Smoking cessation

- Reducing obesity

- Breast feeding/infant feeding

- Supporting mother and baby interaction

- Supporting women with mental ill health

To escalate concerns regarding the care of women, babies, and families to the midwife

Assist in ensuring all patients receive a high standard of personal hygiene whilst on the ward/department.

Assist in ensuring patients receive adequate hydration and nutrition.

To establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and families.

Be aware of the needs of patients in relation to their privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.

Create and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and visitors.

Be flexible and willing to undertake additional training to meet changing service needs.

Report any concerns to the midwife in charge or the Matron.

Assist team members in the event of obstetric emergency/cardiac arrest / resuscitation under the direct supervision of midwives and medical staff.

Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in Women and Baby notes medical records as appropriate.

Retrieve and store results from investigations e.g. blood results by using telephone, fax machines, computers or in person. Adhering to the data protection act.

Assist with consultation and examinations as required, within your sphere of practice.

Collection of specimens and accurate labelling. Discard / dispatch / transport of specimens safely.

Escort and direct patients to and from other areas.

Participate in general cleaning and housekeeping duties, including handling and disposal of soiled and infected linen. Observing infection control policies with regard to hand washing and safe disposal of sharps.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Friendly, honest, and approachable
• Good team worker
• Good sickness and attendance record
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible /adaptable approach to working patterns

Other

Essential

• Willing to work across Trust when required
• Willing to cover annual leave / sickness when possible
• Will be willing to work in the community setting if required
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Written and verbal.
• Customer care skills
• Ability to work effectively under direct and indirect supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care setting, preferably maternity, neonatal or paediatrics

Desirable

• Experience working in maternity, neonatal or paediatrics

Qualifications

Essential

• A good general education
• NVQ 3 in health care studies/or equivalent

Desirable

• Keyboard qualification or equivalent

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Health care experience
• Keyboard skills
• Willing to complete MSW training and competency booklet when appointed

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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