York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Support Worker

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Job summary

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our Maternity team as a Midwifery Support Workers, assisting the multi-professional team in the provision of excellent and safe care.

Due to an exciting period of change within our Trust, we have vacancies available within both the hospital and community setting.

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with women and their families. You will work alongside and independently to the midwifery team, and will be an advocate for supporting choice and exemplary care for women and families.

Our candidate will be a dynamic and professional individual who has excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively in a demanding clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) support the Midwifery and Obstetric team in their day-to-day job, and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high standard of patient care is given.

You will receive skills and competency training to ensure you are able to provide safe and excellent care to women, newborns and their families.

Main duties of MSWs include, but are not limited to:

  • Maternal and newborn observations
  • Maternal and newborn blood glucose monitoring
  • Feeding support, in line with baby friendly initiative
  • Health promotion and education
  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Supporting midwives and members of the wider MDT
  • Running organised clinics
  • Having a sound knowledge of the trust policies and procedures
  • Safeguarding women and babies
  • A commitment to continued professional development including trust training and development package

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-5723274-MSW-FH

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certificate of Higher Education in maternity Support Work/NVQ Level 3 Equivalent
  • Math and English GCSE grade C/Grade 4 or functional skills level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent working experience within a maternity unit/Healthcare setting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area

Aptitide and personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certificate of Higher Education in maternity Support Work/NVQ Level 3 Equivalent
  • Math and English GCSE grade C/Grade 4 or functional skills level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent working experience within a maternity unit/Healthcare setting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area

Aptitide and personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Retention & Support Midwife

Anna Goode

anna.goode@nhs.net

07435830842

Details

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-5723274-MSW-FH

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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