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We are looking for individuals that are enthusiastic, enjoy working with the public, caring, excellent communicator and thrive in an environment that offers variety. If you believe you have these attributes we have the job for you. The role of a Maternity Support Worker is key in helping midwives and doctors offer a safe quality service for our mothers/ Birthing People and their newborn babies in the Community Midwifery Setting. You will need to be able to take instructions and cope with the unpredictability of the community midwifery workload.

The Trust supports personal development and career progression.

We would like you to join us if you are hardworking, dependable and good team player.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• Accurately weigh the baby, record and report all findings to the community midwife for further action.
• Support women with infant feeding under the guidance of the midwife and according to agreed BFI guidelines
• Assisting the midwife within the community midwifery setting 
• Undertake urinalysis, blood pressure readings, temperature and pulse recordings and record accurately in the electronic Badgernet record.
• Undertake newborn observations and record accurately on Badgernet.
•  Once appropriate training has been completed, perform phlebotomy duties and accurately label bottles and complete forms effectively.
• Once appropriate training has been completed, perform newborn blood spots at day 5 and complete the card correctly
• Once appropriate training has been completed, perform Serum Bilirubin level by bilirubinometer or heel prick test.
• Accurately weigh the baby, record and report all findings to the community midwife.

Assisting the mother:

• Provide guidance and support on the general care of mother and baby –emphasising the principles good hygiene and safety.
• Assist the mother with the care of her baby, demonstrating nappy changing and bathing as necessary.
• Support women with infant feeding under the guidance of the midwife and in relation to agreed guidelines.
• Be aware of the principles of health promotion

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.