Maternity Support Worker

We are looking for Maternity support workers to join our team to support our midwifery staff and new parents. Experience is not required but will be an advantage. Training in the role will be given within work time, this role includes working in maternity theatres and all aspects of maternity care within a private maternity setting.

The Kensington Wing at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital prides itself in high quality patient care, and a 5* patient experience.

We have a welcoming atmosphere and are progressive in our clinical care and thinking. We are known for our focus on Midwifery Led Care and work closely with our Consultant colleagues to provide this along-side Consultant Led Care.

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.

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 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; including the ‘care certificate’. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met, and can further be incorporated into a ‘skills passport. ‘Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression to Band 3 where appropriate.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Non Clinical Responsibilities
- Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.
- Ensure that all clinical documentation is accurately, collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance.
- Work closely with administrative staff in order to provide additional support to this service as required.
- Participate in tracking, obtaining and filing clinical records as required, under instruction and in line with local policy and guidance.
- Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
- Manage own time effectively whilst prioritising care needs for women and their babies under care under the direction of the midwife.

Clinical Responsibilities
- Responsibly receive details of daily duties from the midwife, and use own discretion when prioritising care, under direction and supervision.
- Undertake routine observations (and escalate any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi-professional team.
- Support women during clinical procedures, including attending to any personal hygiene needs as necessary.
- Assist /act as a runner in obstetric theatres.
- Provide support to labouring women if asked to do so, and under the supervision of the midwife.
- Supporting women in their choice of infant feeding, and have awareness of the options available.
- Provide evidence based support, assistance and advice to women who are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.