Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 2/3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 321-SW2-6598050-B2/3
- Employer
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Womens Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £23,615 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maternity Support Worker
Band 2/3
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.
We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. We have a a mixture of antenatal, postnatal and birthing wards where our support workers can work. The role can include duties such as breastfeeding support, maternal observations, stocking up the ward area and some cleaning duties. If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
We are happy to consider part-time/full-time applicants, with a minimum of 22.5 hours required. We do not offer term time only contracts at present.
Please note: This role includes 50% unsocial hours working, including night shifts and weekends. Shifts are generally 12.5 hours from 0730-2000 or 1930-2000. We are happy to discuss Flexible Working options at interview. This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.
All new starters unless transferring internally within the Trust, will commence employment as a Band 2 Maternity Support Worker. Upon completion of mandatory training, Care Certificate and local competencies, staff will be uplifted to a Band 3 grade.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals and
through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate
consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitatethe training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Full job description can be viewed within this advert.
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness including completion of the Care certificate
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team
Improving Quality and Developing Practice
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for.
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work under direct and indirect supervision
- Reliable and organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable.
- Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism
- To support and orientate new staff.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
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
- Emily Delacherie
- Job title
- Lead Midwife for Recruitment and Retention
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Additional Contact: [email protected]
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