Maternity Support Worker

1 month ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Maternity Support Worker - Oxford City Community (Florence Park Midwifery Team)

Salary - Band 3

Florence Park Midwifery Team is currently seeking an enthusiastic caring person to work within our community midwifery team. You would provide care and support to new mothers in a variety of settings, (their homes, Florence Park clinic and Rectory Road clinic). As part of this role you would be expected to provide additional support to some of the vulnerable pregnant women and their families, assist mothers to successfully breast feed, as well as support the local midwives

Main duties of the job

Do you have what it takes to support new mothers and babies in the community? Do you want to be a valued member of the team? Do you want a career in the NHS? Do you have a care certificate?

Florence Park Midwifery Team is currently seeking an enthusiastic caring person to work within our community midwifery team. You would provide care and support to new mothers in a variety of settings. As part of this role you would be expected to provide additional support to some of the vulnerable pregnant women and their families, assist mothers to successfully breast feed, as well as support the local midwives.

You will need to be a car driver and car owner. You must be flexible and be happy to work during the day (shifts 08:30-16:30 hours) including weekends. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. You will need to have a care certificate qualification. You will be provided with an on the job training.

For more information please contact Amanda Crudgington Team Leader

About us

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides care for around 7,500 women in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties and is part of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire LMNS.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, committed and passionate midwife to join the Florence Park Midwifery Team as a Maternity Support Worker.

If you are interested in applying for the post we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description.

To work as a member of the community team, assisting theMidwifery staff with supporting the care needs of women and theirbabies, using the OUH Maternity Service.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork. Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks. Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values

Education, training & qualific

Essential

To demonstrate literacy and numeracy. Good command of spoken English assessed at interview Motivated to develop knowledge and skills Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness. Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.

Desirable

Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards

Clinical Practice

Essential

Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence

Desirable

Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Planning and Organisation

Essential

Excellent communication skills. Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team. Ability to act on own initiative and able to motivate oneself

Improving Quality & Developing

Essential

Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality Demonstrate insight into role applied for. To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.

Personal Qualities & Physical

Essential

Able to work under direct and indirect supervision Reliable and organised with good time management skills Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations. Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable. Smart professional appearance adhering to uniform policy Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism To support and orientate new staff. Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.

Must have a care certificate

Essential

Achieved Care certificate

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