Maternity Support Worker

6 months ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time

JOB SUMMARY The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake planned delegated care as part of the midwifery team, delivering high standards of care under the supervision of a registered practitioner Work in partnership with women and their families developing and maintaining positive relationships, support informed decision making and respect the woman, birthing person and their familys wishes Work within limits of own competence and authority in line with the MSWs scope of practice to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance, escalating to the multi-disciplinary team to avoid harm as required Work collaboratively as part of a team. Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment. Have a positive attitude and consistently demonstrate the Trusts values and behaviour Care of the Woman Manage own time and caseload effectively prioritising care needs of women and their babies under the direction and supervision of the associated professional Escort women, birthing people and their families between clinical areas as required Support women during clinical procedures and act as chaperone when requested to do so.

Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance. Communicate effectively and clarify understanding with women and their families in all settings and be able to select appropriate methods to communicate when a disability or complexity may exist. Understand and gain consent before providing care. Undertake baseline and routine observations and measurements (and escalate when required) to the appropriate member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Perform cannulation, venipuncture or capillary blood sampling in line with national standards and local policy and guidance following completion of relevant competencies training Assist in the maintenance and understand the principles of good bladder care, removal of catheter and disposal of equipment following infection control policy and to accurately document fluid balance. Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women and birthing people. Assist women and birthing people with mobilisation following surgical procedures and removal of dressings or cannula under direction of the midwife or nurse Assist with the transportation of blood products if asked to do so and have an awareness of the storage requirements. Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies Assist /act as a runner in obstetric emergencies including: To support and assist the midwife in the womans preparation for transfer to theatre To support documentation including times and personnel present To count swabs and needles in instrumental/operative delivery Recognise and act upon, within own parameters of competence, any abnormal events or emergencies, escalating to the multi-disciplinary team in a timely manner.

Assist the Midwife with neonatal resuscitation where required, this may include collecting and/or passing equipment Care of the Newborn Undertake neonatal observations and escalate any deviations from the normal range appropriately and in a timely manner. Observe the overall wellbeing of the newborn and escalate any concerns to named midwife or multi-professional team in a timely manner. Provide practical support and transition to parenthood for new parents when caring for their newborn, whilst promoting safety, bonding and teaching parenting skills in both the hospital and home settings. To assist or perform neonatal blood sampling including tests such as newborn blood spot and Serum bilirubin ratio (SBR) test as directed by the midwife, following successful completion of appropriate competency training Infant Feeding Have the knowledge and skills to support initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding Understand the importance of skin-to-skin contact to support infant feeding and how to facilitate this within practice promoting responsive feeding to feeding cues Be aware of the range of circumstances which can affect lactation and breastfeeding and be able to support mothers to overcome common challenges and make appropriate referrals when necessary Understand how to help women continue breastfeeding should supplementation be required Support with expressing and storage of breastmilk to include hand and pump expression technique and the use of cup feeding Be aware of the main constituents of human milk and their function, including Colostrum and Mature breastmilk Appreciate the importance and the role of human milk and breastfeeding to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for infants, their mothers and the wider family and in promoting and protecting public health.

Understand the anatomy and physiology of lactation. Be able to support parents who formula feed to do so respons

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