Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

Job summary:


University Hospitals Birmingham is one of the largest acute Trusts in England and we are proud to deliver and be recognised for providing high quality care.

We have three Maternity units with approximately 9000 births per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen a motivated support worker to work within the Maternity Services at Good Hope.


The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MCA assists with and provides personal care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training.

The post is rotational and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able to work flexibly within the shift patterns of on our very busy maternity ward; this may include some bank holidays.


Shifts hours are a combination of:

  • 7.30 am pm, 7.30 am pm, 12.00 pm pm and 7.30 pm am. You will be expected to rotate on both days and night duties


It is essential that you have been educated to GSCE English and Mathematics or equivalent and possess NVQ2 in Health and Social care and hold Care Certificate.


Main duties, tasks & skills required:

The job role includes assisting with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.

Communicate respectfully, effectively and timely manner when speaking with women and the wider MDT, utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills. Understand and gain valid consent prior to action or providing care.


Manages delegated tasks effectively and in a timely manner for which you have received training, ensuring basic care needs for women and babies are met.

Which includes undertaking and recording routine maternal observations (temperature, pulse and blood pressure, MEWS, urine testing, weighing and BMI) in clinical area


Support women during clinical procedures and act as chaperone when requested to do so by the midwifery or obstetric team.

Assist women with mobilization following surgical procedures under direction of the midwife.

Be able to describe the key practices that facilitate the initiation and have the knowledge and skills to support maintenance of breastfeeding

Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all clinical settings, and equipment is available; escalate any depletion of stock or resources in a timely manner

Ensure and participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local information governance and in accordance with legal requirements to maintain confidentiality and data protection

About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.


UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.


Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Educated to GSCE English and Mathematics or equivalent
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • NVQ2 In Health and Social care or agreement to undertake training within 18 months
  • Commit to undertake inhouse training
  • Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
  • Care Certificate

Experience:

Essential:

  • Understanding of Safeguarding issues
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentiality

Desirable:

  • Previous experience of working with members of the public
  • One year's formal m

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