Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust In Patient Area as a Maternity Care Assistant within maternity services. We have posts available both on delivery suite and the inpatient wards.
The Maternity Care Assistant provides support to the Midwifery and medical team via this exciting and varied role. You will be working as part of the team in the Inpatient service but may on occasions be required to provide support to other clinical areas within our maternity unit. These areas provide an opportunity to gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants should be able to work a variety of day and night shifts patterns across a 7 day service including weekends and all bank holidays. A preference for full time or part time working should be stated on the application form.
PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF HIGH VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK-PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to have good computer skills, administrative skills, attention to detail and good communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to have good computer skills, administrative skills, attention to detail and good communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- IT / computer skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- IT / computer skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
