Apprentice Senior Maternity Support Worker
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Job summary
Training towards this Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 qualification will be provided in house by the Apprenticeship team, with allowed time for the "off the job training".
The apprenticeship will generally take up to 21 months to complete, including end point assessment. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU ALREADY HOLD THIS QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT
Entry requirements: Apprentices will need to achieve English and Maths Level 2 prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
Please ensure you include all your qualifications on your application form - if not included you may not be shortlisted.
During the apprenticeship training programme you will work towards achieving the requirements of the personal specification. The off job training will be provided in house and within working hours. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-healthcare-support-worker-v1-3
On completion of the apprenticeship programme and meeting the necessary work standard, this role will change from Band 2 to Band 3 on NHS Agenda for Change Banding.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to work independently whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives. this will include breastfeeding support, phlebotomy, providing care for new mothers and their babies during the postnatal period, supporting midwives , undertaking neonatal bloods spot test and performing weight checks for babies. you will also be required to work with electronic maternity records and be responsible for clinical stock and equipment.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Details
Date posted
30 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
381-WC-6215384
Job locations
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS trust
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS trust
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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