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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Maternity Support Worker - Inpatient

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

The Healthcare Assistant works as part of the ward/department team under thesupervision of registered nurses and midwives and:- Participates in the delivery of patient care- Contributes towards ward/department organisation- Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caringenvironmentKey working relationships:Key working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team, includingnursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers.

Main duties of the job

Maintain and improve the patient's mobility using appropriate equipment andhandling techniques? Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving andpositioning the patient using appropriate equipment? Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication onpatient's behalf? Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent beforeundertaking nursing procedures? Prepare appropriately for the activity to be undertaken? Support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeingneeds

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7263496

Job locations

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Core skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health Care OR equivalent qualification.
  • Commitment to undertake the necessary training.
  • Willingness to complete a Care Certificate programme within the first 3 months

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of Phlebotomy (taking bloods)
  • Evidence of good written and oral communication skills.
  • Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
  • IT / computer skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with members of the public
  • Experience working in a maternity setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
  • Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
  • Experience of using hospital patient record system
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate
  • Experience of providing breastfeeding support and advice

Trust Values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate Trust values
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Core skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health Care OR equivalent qualification.
  • Commitment to undertake the necessary training.
  • Willingness to complete a Care Certificate programme within the first 3 months

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of Phlebotomy (taking bloods)
  • Evidence of good written and oral communication skills.
  • Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
  • IT / computer skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with members of the public
  • Experience working in a maternity setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
  • Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
  • Experience of using hospital patient record system
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate
  • Experience of providing breastfeeding support and advice

Trust Values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate Trust values

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Labour Ward Matron

Sarah-Louise Wayagbor

sarah.wayagbor@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7263496

Job locations

Royal Free London

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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