Community Maternity Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Full time

Job summary

We are looking for Community Maternity Support Workers.

It is expected that you will participate in the following:

Maternal and Baby routine care Maternal and Baby observations Home visits for Community role. Transcutaneous bilirubinometer readings Maternal and baby blood sampling Contemporaneous record keeping Parent education Infant feeding in line with BFI Babies requiring additional needs - you will be expected to work alongside/under the direction of a midwife to provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring and specialist care. This involves multi-disciplinary working therefore excellent communication skills must be demonstrated

Main duties of the job

This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to embrace a new challenge and expand their knowledge and skills in a specialist midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient environment.Although the role can be challenging, it will provide excellent personal development opportunities and job is an excellent opportunity for those that have a NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a health related subject and hold Maths and English GCSE grade C and above/ grade 4 or above or is essential that you have the ability to work independently and under supervision. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this successful applicant will be given specialist training and induction from the midwifery education team and support from enthusiastic and dedicated midwives.

You will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including: o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

12 months experience of working in a care setting providing personal care Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues basic computer skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a maternity setting Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees Experience of working as a healthcare worker in a hospital setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience Care Certificate GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience Valid UK driving licence and access to a car Agree to undertake the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Competency Booklet

Desirable

Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in clinical care. Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills - See Appendix (work area specific)

Personal Attributes and Skills

Essential

Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work within the multidisciplinary team Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision Able to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning

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