Maternity Support Worker Administration

Powys Teaching Health Board

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Job summary

The post holder will give Administrative assistance for the Welshpool and Llanidloes Maternity services, based on 30 hours per. The post holder would be expected to share their time over the two bases, ideally spending 15 hours per week in each base. The post holder would also be expected to spend a day Machynlleth Hospital - Maternity department once a month.

This is a varied role and the need for flexibility and adaptability is essential

To carry out a range of administrative tasks which support the day to day running and functioning of the midwifery team, including retrieving, creating and filing notes , inputting data onto clinical systems, receiving phone calls and ensuring enquiries are dealt with/directed to the correct member of staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Receive and direct visitors and relatives in a professional and courteous manner.

Answer the telephone, convey messages.

Deal with enquiries from medical staff and the public concerning the admission, transfer and discharge of women.

Inform midwifery staff as women arrive and ensure that women's case notes are available and complete.

Input correct information and accurately use the Welsh Patient Administration System and electronic maternity system.

Dealing with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face with women,relatives, medical staff, nursing staff, colleagues, or members of the public.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-AC155-1123

Job locations

Birth Centre, Welshpool Hospital and Birth Centre, Llanidloes

Salop Road and Eastgate Street

Welshpool and Llanidloes

SY21 7DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE standard in English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to a healthcare setting
  • Skills in filing

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in health care
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • Clear communication skills both oral and written
  • Good organisational skills
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of health & safety issues

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate with other members of staff, visitors, and women

Values

Essential

  • Can verbalise a caring attitude
  • Can demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

  • Ability to Travel
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE standard in English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to a healthcare setting
  • Skills in filing

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in health care
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • Clear communication skills both oral and written
  • Good organisational skills
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of health & safety issues

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate with other members of staff, visitors, and women

Values

Essential

  • Can verbalise a caring attitude
  • Can demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

  • Ability to Travel

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Birth Centre, Welshpool Hospital and Birth Centre, Llanidloes

Salop Road and Eastgate Street

Welshpool and Llanidloes

SY21 7DU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Birth Centre, Welshpool Hospital and Birth Centre, Llanidloes

Salop Road and Eastgate Street

Welshpool and Llanidloes

SY21 7DU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Assistant Head of Midwifery

Sue Pardoe-Bouchard

suzanne.pardoe-bouchard@wales.nhs.uk

07779030838

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-AC155-1123

Job locations

Birth Centre, Welshpool Hospital and Birth Centre, Llanidloes

Salop Road and Eastgate Street

Welshpool and Llanidloes

SY21 7DU


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