Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Are you looking for a rewarding job, full of opportunities to develop and make a difference to people's lives?
At University Hospitals Sussex, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us as a Maternity Support Worker. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive.
This is a development role for motivated individuals looking to progress and develop into a Senior Maternity Support Worker. Over the course of 6-9 months you will be supported to complete your Care Certificate, undertake fundamental acute care competencies, undertake training and competencies in Maternity Theatre support skills (for WGH and SRH sites only) and progress to a Band 3 Senior Maternity Support Worker.
Why join us at UHSussex?
UHSussex are seeking passionate individuals to support women, birthing people and families throughout their pregnancy and postnatal journey as Maternity Support Workers in our maternity units. We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and flexible individuals who are committed to upholding the highest standards at a momentous time in our service user's lives. Maternity Support Workers are central to the provision of quality care, working alongside midwives and the wider multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellence in maternity services.
Please Note
Our current vacancies are at our Worthing and Chichester sites
We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week.
This is a shift working role, across a 24/7 service including nights, weekends and bank holidays (12.5 hours typically from 07:30 – 20:00 or 20:00 – 07:30).
Career opportunities - As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust
No previous healthcare experience is necessary. We will provide all the training you need before you start working on one of our wards. You will start on our induction programme to help you settle into our organisation and receive 2 week supernumerary time once on your allocated Maternity unit.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Bell Job title: Recruitment and Retention Matron for Maternity Email address: Telephone number:
Please email for further information.