Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 26.5 hours per week (various hour available)
- Job ref
- 331-L10230924
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lancaster Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the community midwifery team within the Royal Lancaster Infirmary team which covers a wide geographical area across the Lancaster district .
Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.
The successful candidate will take a key role in supporting the midwifery staff by providing individualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife. Knowledge of women’s health issues and experience within both hospital and community setting is essential however training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding and maternal and neonatal screening. A current driving licence is essential to fulfil this role.
Informal enquiries to: Claire Pearson Community Manager 07794 245079
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
- Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
- Support RM’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
- Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
- Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
- Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met
- Ensure that all care should be documented appropriately and contemporaneously
- Assist the RMs in the delivery of care to a designated client group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
- Teaching – Assisting with baby hygiene, infant feeding and parenting skills
- Perform a range of relevant clinical skills, eg phlebotomy, hearing screening and Newborn Screening.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate with Evidence of completion of MSW Level 2 and level 3 competencies or willingness to work towards level 3
- 5 GCSE’s Grade C/5 including English and Maths or equivalent Qualification
- NVQ 2 or equivalent and commitment to development within role
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker in a similar role
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with new-born Infants
- Experience of working shift patterns
- Customer care experience
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic computer /IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS/ hospital systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Pearson
- Job title
- Lancaster team community manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07794 245079
- Additional information
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