Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated
Maternity Care assistants to join our Maternity Team working in the community
setting, based with our South East Durham Community Midwifery Team based in
Ferryhill.
You will be supported and welcomed into your
role regardless of banding and experience. We are keen to develop our staff,
who can deliver exceptional care, to the families of County Durham and
Darlington
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a community based Maternity Support Worker
who is committed and passionate in providing care during a woman's maternity
journey in both home and hospital settings. This important role will include
caring for women, birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal
and postnatal period and will include working alongside the midwifery team to
provide education, support and care to mums and babies in the community
setting. Safety of our women and babies is paramount, and so we are looking for
caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic staff members to join our Team.
As a member of the community team you will be
expected to work independently at times and will be required to travel around
the area to visit families in a range of settings.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop
their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at
CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are
committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role
you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes
supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including
administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You
will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to
provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding
support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on
health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed,
kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include
being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An
understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health
lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel
is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop
their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at
CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are
committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role
you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes
supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including
administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You
will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to
provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding
support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on
health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed,
kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include
being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An
understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health
lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel
is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 2 HCA or equivelant experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 2 HCA or equivelant experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
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
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).
