The post holder will assist in providing 5-star patient care and support to antenatal/postnatal women and their babies, including phlebotomy, breastfeeding support and advice, and maintenance of essential equipment. Working as a Maternity Support Worker enables you to gain exposure to a wide range of skills and offers extensive scope for professional development under the supervision of midwives. The Trust provides an extensive range of in-house training and support for ongoing professional development, with potential access to further opportunities. An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Help and support midwives in providing high standards of care to women, their partners, and babies before, during, and after birth.
2. Work as a member of the ward/community team and assist colleagues with the care of women and their babies as directed.
3. Provide care for a group of pregnant women or mothers and babies, documenting care and reporting findings to the midwife.
4. Provide evidence-based support and information related to infant feeding, following UNICEF standards. Have good knowledge of local services such as drop-in clinics and breastfeeding support groups.
5. Offer parent education individually or in small groups, providing up-to-date advice on safety issues such as cot death prevention, room temperature, positioning, and bed sharing.
6. Report suspicions of abuse or domestic violence to the midwife or other health professionals involved, e.g., GP or health visitor.
7. Maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times.
8. Acknowledge limitations of competence and avoid responsibilities outside the scope of the role.
Candidate Requirements:
* Previous experience working within a Maternity Department is essential.
* Ability to work independently, undertaking tasks while remaining under supervision of midwives.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of nursing and medical staff at Whiston Hospital Maternity Department.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a dedicated workforce of over 10,500 staff across 21 sites. We are committed to providing Five Star Patient Care to all communities we serve.
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