Maternity Support Worker

1 week ago

Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

The Wessex Fetal Medicine Unit offers advanced care and assistance to families facing complex pregnancies, both in the local area and across the region. This dedicated team specialises in comprehensive scanning, diagnostic evaluations, care coordination, and emotional support for expectant individuals and their families.

A unique chance has emerged to aid the staff of the Fetal Medicine Unit in delivering empathetic and all-encompassing care to these families. These families require substantial compassionate support and greatly appreciate a smooth, uninterrupted, and confident service. Consequently, the post holder will support and facilitate the team, allowing them to focus their expertise on those with complex pregnancy-related challenges.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The maternity support worker in the Fetal Medicine Team will provide support to the team and the families throughout their journey within the Fetal Medicine department. This role includes assisting the team, especially the midwives, to ensure that care during fetal medicine appointments is delivered efficiently, promptly, and with compassion, while also maintaining good continuity with other or referring services.

The goal of this position is to free up time for trained professionals to apply their expertise in caring for pregnant individuals and their families, while also ensuring that tasks suitable for the maternity support worker are carried out.

We seek an individual who is enthusiastic, positive, and approachable, thriving in a dynamic yet caring environment. You will be dedicated to making sure our families experience the care and compassion that our team strives to provide at every visit. Attention to detail and effective communication are crucial, as is a good telephone presence and reliability in handling and relaying messages. Proficiency with the necessary IT systems is important, although training and support will be provided.

In this essential role you will: Utilise venesection skills. Complete clinical observations. Ensure the environment is prepared appropriately. Ensure stock is available and ready for use. Process referrals. Chasing outstanding blood results, screening / scan reports. Uploading information to viewpoint and Badgernet.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting Level 3 qualification in healthcare, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection Self-motivated and, conscientious Aware of personal limitations Willing to engage with and learn from peers

Desirable

Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking Commitment to undertaking additional training corresponding to speciality Experience of a maternity service or similar Evidence of continuous professional development

Skills and competencies

Essential

Adaptability Admin and clerical skills Communication General IT skills Prioritisation Teamwork Time management Working autonomously Working under pressure

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