Job summary
People become Maternity Support Workers at our hospital for lots of very good reasons. The satisfaction of caring for patients is one of them. Starting a rewarding NHS career is another.
Join us and help our dedicated teams provide compassionate care to people when they need it the most.
At St Mary's Hospital, we're looking for people who really want to care for others. You may have already had some caring experience gained in a healthcare or social care setting, or you might be a care giver or guardian outside of work. You might have previous experience of working with people in a different setting, like hospitality, retail, or other service industry. These are all relevant experiences for the role of a Maternity Support Worker. If you've got the personal skills, resilience, and work ethic we're looking for, that's where it starts.
If you've already got qualifications like the National Care Certificate or Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare, that's great. But don't worry if you don't - our Clinical Support Worker Development Programme will support you to gain all the skills and knowledge you need. This includes the completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is the completion of this Programme will progress you into a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker role.
With the NHS you'll have access to some of the best benefits you'll find anywhere, and you'll finish every shift knowing you've made lives better.
Main duties of the job
Above all else, when you join us as a Maternity Support Worker, you'll make sure our patients have the quality care and support they deserve.
St Mary's is a specialist hospital for maternity and female services including gynaecology. You will be working with patients who have come into our hospital through a GP referral, one of our urgent care centres or having a planned procedure. Whatever reason a loved one is in hospital, it takes its toll on their family too. You'll treat every person you come across with dignity, respect, kindness, and patience.
Some of the specific responsibilities of the role will include:
Welcome and orientate women/partners and visitors to the ward/department.
Assist in preparing women's notes, relevant charts, midwifery documentation and identity bracelets prior to, and on admission
Assist women in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times
Chaperone the women as required ensuring appropriate support.
We welcome applications from those looking for a flexible working arrangement and will accommodate requests wherever our services allow. These roles do require a minimum commitment of hours a week however, and the availability to undertake the required training.
Unfortunately, these roles are not eligible for sponsorship under current Home Office regulations.
About us
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust brings together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We are one of England's largest NHS Trusts, around 1 million patients relying on our services every year. With a 28,000+ strong workforce, we're proud to say we work together to provide the highest standards of care.
St Mary's is one of our busy hospitals, providing vital front line care as well as nationally and internationally renowned specialist services.
At St Mary's you will work side-by-side with a diverse range of colleagues, help people from all walks of life, and learn every single day.
We want you to feel you can bring your whole self to this role. We take pride in creating the most caring environment for colleagues as well as our patients. Here, you'll know that your health, wellbeing, and safety matter too, and that you have a voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
We can offer you unprecedented support throughout your career with us. If you want to train to be a Nurse or Midwife in the future, and develop through the Bands, we'll support you to achieve your goals.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
At St Marys our Maternity Support Workers take great pride in the essential work we do. Thats because were not just helping patients, were going the extra mile for them day in, day out.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. You will also find our Candidate Essentials Guide which will be an invaluable resource when completing your application.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments support to help you with your application, email our team at
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience working in healthcare, social care organisation setting, service industry requiring people contact OR a desire to work in healthcare
Desirable
2. Experience of working within a healthcare environment
3. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Skills
Essential
4. Evidence of ability to relate well with people, being compassionate and empathetic
5. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
6. Evidence of ability to carry out well defined routine tasks
7. Evidence of ability to relate well with people, being compassionate and empathetic
Desirable
8. Computer skills
Qualifications
Essential
9. Has one or more of the list of essential qualifications OR has a willingness to undertake a programme of study to gain clinical knowledge, skill and competency
10. Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health Care OR commitment to undertake Trust Clinical Support Worker Development programme
Desirable
11. Level 2 NVQ in Health Care or Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health Care
12. GSCE Maths and English or equivalent