Mlu Maternity Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

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 centered care.
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 MSW assists with and provides clinical 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. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.
The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare for entry into a programme of further study or development.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Maternity Services Maternity Support Worker Band 3 for the Midwife Led Unit
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families, of providing education and resources to support informed decisions making and respecting women’s decisions.
**For further details / informal visits contact**:
**Name**: Rickell Bailey
**Job title**: Manager Midwife Led unit
**Telephone number**: 01922721172 EXT 5424
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
To support the Midwives with clinical and clerical daily running's of the Midwife Led unit
Support women with choice of feeding and care of the new born.
To ensure the unit maintains a high standard of infection control
To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and community services.

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