Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated Maternity Care Assistants
to join our Maternity Team working in the Antenatal Clinic Outpatients unit at
our Darlington site.
You
will be supported and welcomed into your role and we are keen to develop our
staff to deliver exceptional care to the families of County Durham and
Darlington.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a enthusiastic and hard
working Maternity Support Worker who is committed and passionate in providing
care during pregnancy, birth and postnatally in a hospital setting. 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 Antenatal Clinic 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.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
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
maternity team, including administrative duties, therefore knowledge of
computer skills is desirable. You will be caring for women and birthing people
within our inpatient settings 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.
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
maternity team, including administrative duties, therefore knowledge of
computer skills is desirable. You will be caring for women and birthing people
within our inpatient settings 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.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent time management.
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves.
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / colleagues
- Clinical observation skills eg, Pulse, temperature, Blood Pressure recording.
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 colleagues.
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting.
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting.
- HCA experience within an NHS setting.
- Ability to carry out clinical observations, recognising and reporting deviations from the norm.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent time management.
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves.
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / colleagues
- Clinical observation skills eg, Pulse, temperature, Blood Pressure recording.
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 colleagues.
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting.
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting.
- HCA experience within an NHS setting.
- Ability to carry out clinical observations, recognising and reporting deviations from the norm.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
