Maternity Health Care Support Worker
3 days ago
We are looking for hard-working, caring and motivated individuals to join us in our amazing Singleton Ante-Natal Clinic team. We currently have a number of shift options for this position which can fit flexibly into the 8:00-18:00 workday Monday-Friday.
The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual’s notes.
Swansea Bay University Health Board covers a population of around 390,000 in Neath/Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn.
Our values were developed by listening to our service users, the community and our staff. They show our commitment to equality and are at the centre of everything we do. These are; caring for each other, working together and always improving and this is something that we in maternity service, strive for each and every day.
Singleton Hospital, overlooking Swansea Bay, hosts a range of maternity services across the site. Theses include;
- antenatal clinics,
- day assessment unit,
- acute assessment unit,
- ante-natal ward,
- our midwifery led bay birth unit,
- labour ward,
- post natal ward,
- obstetric theatre
- close links with our tertiary neonatal unit on site and transitionary care unit on antenatal ward.
Alongside Singleton Hospital we have a Community Midwifery Team who support patients in the community.
Neath/Port Talbot Hospital was opened in 2003 and has roughly 200 beds. Our Maternity services in NPT comprise of:
- Ante-natal clinics
- Day Assessment Unit
- Midwifery Led Unit
We also have a Community Midwifery Team in Neath/Port Talbot who will support patients in the community.
Patient Care
Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:
- Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis.
Reports observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient's condition to the nurse in charge without delay.
Support the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the delivery of the fundamentals of care according to the needs of the patient. This will include providing feedback on progress against the plans.
Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
Promotion of Independence and Wellbeing
Assist patients/ clients to achieve physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort encouraging independence where appropriate.
Promotes health promotion activities relevant to the specialty.
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs, choices and preferences of patients and carers.
Ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures.
Delivering Safe and High Quality Care
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.
Identify situations which may cause concern e.g. in relation to patient care / health and safety and reports to the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
Develop understanding of caring for individuals relevant to specialty e.g. dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice.
Undertakes additional champion/ link roles relevant to speciality and as requested by ward / department manager.
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
Communicating and Relationships
Communicates effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
Maintains clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records as directed by the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.
Report to the Registered Practitioner any untoward incidents/complaints as soon possible.
Working Effectively in a Team
Works as an effective member of the team promoting good team relationships.
Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management skills to effectively deliver person-centred care.
Attend team meetings where possible contribute to team discussions that help improve and maintain excellent quality care for patients.
Being Accountable
Demonstrates integrity and acts in line with th
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