Maternity Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We currently have vacancies in all clinical areas; Antenatal Clinic, Antenatal ward and Delivery Suite

All Health Care Assistants are required to undertake nationally recognised training programmes in line with this position and will receive a recognised certificate after successful completion. We will provide a comprehensive 2 week induction course which must be attended prior to commencing employment.

You will be required to have a flexible approach to shifts which consist of days, nights, weekends, public and religious holidays.

This post will not offer online interviews or alternative interview dates.
- To help support midwives with the antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum care and assist in parent education including feeding support.
- To aid in ensuring a safe environment for women and their babies both within the hospital.
- To assist with antenatal clinics and in inpatient ward areas
- Attend the mother's non midwifery needs whilst in labour, encouraging and supporting her and her partner and family.
- To assist the midwife with both normal and instrumental deliveries.
- To support women with infant feeding.

Please see Job Description for further details.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
- Working under the supervision of midwives and be accountable to the line manager and senior midwife of the ward/department.
- ensuring effective communication at all time and maintain confidentiality of information.
- Reporting changes in patients condition and escalate concerns in a timely manner.
- provide continuous support to the women and their families.
- Assist the midwives
- promote equality and dignity for all patients within the service.
- Work well as a member of the multidisciplinary team.



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