Job summary
Employer heading
Midwifery Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic Midwifery Support Workers to work within our hospital and community service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, this may
The post holder will support and assist midwives in the delivery of holistic, high quality; evidence based antenatal and postnatal care to women/ childbearing people, babies and families and their families. experience of working within the NHS an advantage.
The post holder will undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.
Main duties of the job
This role provides support to Midwives ensuring that women receive high standards of maternity care throughout our service.
You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills, with full training and support provided, and also have the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of the multi-professional team.
The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that covers nights, weekends and Bank holidays.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- - GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- - GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- - NVQ Level 3 in Health care
- - Commit to undertake in-house training.
- - Care certificate
Desirable criteria
- - Care Certificate Supervisor
- -NHS experience an advantage
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- - Previous experience of working with members of the public
- - Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- - Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- - Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable criteria
- - One year’s clinical experience in a hospital setting
- - Experience of using hospital patient record system
- - Experience of providing high quality care
- - Evidence of continuing professional development
- - Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- - Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- - Effective written and verbal communication skills
- - Ability to prioritise workload.
- - Ability to work without direct supervision.
- - Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- - Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns.
- - Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.
- - Demonstrate attention to detail.
- - IT / computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- - Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- - Positive attitude to training and development.
- - Reliable
- - Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable criteria
- - Ability to travel
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Encourage – Proud to CARE
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
- Tracey Twell
- Job title
- Senior Matron - Inpatient services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 513128
- Additional information
Lesley Thomas- Maternity Workforce Coordinator
01246 513651
Kate Swindell - MSW Transformation and Education Lead / Staff development and Apprenticeship Practitioner
01246 513485
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