Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 409-6569629
- Employer
- Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- ORMSKIRK DGH
- Town
- ORMSKIRK
- Salary
- £22,383 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/09/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/10/2024
Employer heading
Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Full and Part Time posts available
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of Midwifery and Medical Staff in Ormskirk Hospital Maternity Department.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated Maternity Support Workers to join our hard-working multi-disciplinary team within maternity service, in its deliverance of high quality care to our patients and their families.
The post holder will be working as part of a team and will work under the direct supervision of a midwife undertaking duties which have been delegated to them by the Midwife The post holder will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if unsure.
The post holder will assist in providing 5 star patient care and support to antenatal/postnatal women and their babies, feeding support and advice, maintenance of essential equipment, stock levels and maintaining a comfortable environment.
The post holder must be flexible, as you will be expected to work flexible shifts, days & nights.
Please note, this vacancy may close early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults and Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
Communicate effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, keeping information confidential
Instigate emergency procedures
Participate in maintaining the general personal hygiene needs of women where
required; this includes toileting, bed bathing and oral hygiene.
Following BFI training be pro-active in supporting women to breast feed their babies
and give them the advice and assistance they require according BFI (baby friendly
initiative) and trust guidelines reporting any concerns to the Registered Midwife.
To act as a chaperone as required
Undertake household support tasks for example bed making, giving out meals, damp dusting, collecting and taking items to lab etc
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be working as part of a team and will work under the direct supervision of a midwife undertaking duties which have been delegated to you by the Midwife You will always act within the limits of your competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
You will work within agreed ways of working, following relevant standards, policies and protocols used in your workplace including the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England. During your first 3 - 6 months you will be supported to achieve the Care Certificate which covers the fundamental skills needed to provide quality care.
See Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising date: 10th September 2024
Closing date: 19th September 2024
Shortlisting date: 20th September 2024
Interview date: 9th October
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare related subject
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate in both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health related role
- Knowledge of personal care
- Knowledge of working in a team
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
- Nicola Crinnion
- Job title
- Maternity ward Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01695 656237
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