Main area Maternity Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (Working 4 days per week (9-15.00); including some weekend working 9-5pm) Job ref 388-7450379-FC&I
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2025 23:59
Community Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Maternity Support Worker with an existing NVQ 3 (or equivalent) qualification as identified on the person specification to work within a community midwifery team. Although based in Newton Abbot, you will also provide cross cover to the other midwifery teams in the Torbay and South Devon locality.
Your role will encompass supporting the integrated midwifery service with the provision of safe, effective and evidence based care to all women and their families using the maternity services. This will include clinical activities, admin and clerical duties and housekeeping, whilst at all times liaising with the Midwives. The clinical responsibilities involve support of new parents, parent education, feeding support, venepuncture & undertaking new-born blood spot tests.
To enable you to be successful in this role, we offer a comprehensive period of induction and training to the successful candidate.
For informal enquiries please contact Ferne Raybould either by phone (01626 324530) or email (ferne.rogers@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
* To liaise with other members of multidisciplinary team e.g. Health Visitors, GP’s, Children’s Centres regarding mothers and babies, respecting confidentiality at all times
* Assist in the provision of high-quality care to mothers and babies
* To undertake tasks and duties for which midwifery training is not required on both mothers and babies and report any deviations from normal parameters to the midwife
* To carry out additional tasks as delegated by the Registered Midwife once appropriate training has been given (see responsibility)
Working for our organisation
Why work with us - Our team are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people then you could be a real asset to our Maternity Services .
You will be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our team members to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat or trekking across the moors you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* As a member of a multi-professional team contribute to effective communication and its relevance to effective care provision including sensitive information and bereavement support.
* Assist in the provision of high quality care to mothers and babies
* To undertake tasks and duties for which midwifery training is not required on both mothers and babies and report any deviations from normal parameters to the midwife.
* Provide direct care to women and babies as directed by the midwife, reporting any deviation from normal to the midwife
* Working to relevant Trust procedures, standards and policies ensuring safe care at all times
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
An ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Level 3 NVQ/ Apprenticeship or equivalent
* Experience of working in a Maternity Unit
* Breast feeding training
Knowledge and experience
* Ability to act as mentor to MSWs recruited into service
* Uses appropriate moving and manual handling techniques, as part of daily activities assisting women during postnatal period.
* Manual dexterity to undertake venepuncture
* Trained to undertake baseline observations
* Trained to undertake phlebotomy of mothers and neonatal blood spot
Specific Skills
* Experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
* Experience in a customer focused environment
* Understands the concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
* Keen and willing to learn new skills to enhance patient care
* Understand the importance of Health and Safety
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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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.
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