Contact information
Bronte Birth Centre manager Faye Wells - faye.wells1@nhs.net
Recruitment in maternity Maisie Milner - maisie.milner1@nhs.net
About the role
The maternity support worker will support the Midwifery team in the provision of optimum midwifery care, planned by a midwife to pregnant women, babies and families within the hospital /community setting. The overarching responsibilities are to support the multidisciplinary team in ensuring women receive individualised, evidence-based care. This role is for a maternity support worker predominantly at Bronte Birth Centre, our standalone birthing unit which is staffed with midwives and maternity support workers, with no obstetric doctor presence.
Main duties
* To assist the Midwife in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care of women babies and families
* Undertake basic care planning and decision making regarding how care is delivered, within the sphere of practice, under the direction of a Registered midwife/ Registered Nurse
* Provide leadership and supervision as required to Health Care Support workers, delegating tasks as appropriate.
* To provide a range of clinical duties such as observations, phlebotomy. This list is not exhaustive and is described in the competency package.
* Have the ability to organise their own daily workload, when delegated.
* Work flexibly following procedures, guidelines and best working practices within a confidential environment.
* To provide additional support for women and families with complex clinical or social needs either in community/hospital setting
* To support and assist women to achieve successful infant feeding in accordance with the local policies and guidelines, giving clear and consistent information.
* To actively be involved in health promotion
* Smoking cessation
* Reducing obesity
* Breast feeding/infant feeding
* Supporting mother and baby interaction
* Supporting women with mental ill health
* To escalate concerns regarding the care of women, babies, and families to the midwife
* Assist in ensuring all patients receive a high standard of personal hygiene whilst on the ward/department.
* Assist in ensuring patients receive adequate hydration and nutrition.
* To establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and families.
* Be aware of the needs of patients in relation to their privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.
* Create and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and visitors.
* Be flexible and willing to undertake additional training to meet changing service needs.
* Report any concerns to the midwife in charge or the Matron.
* Assist team members in the event of obstetric emergency /cardiac arrest / resuscitation under the direct supervision of midwives and medical staff.
* Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in Women and Baby notes medical records as appropriate.
* Retrieve and store results from investigations e.g. blood results by using telephone, fax machines, computers or in person.
* Adhering to the data protection act.
* Assist with consultation and examinations as required, within your sphere of practice.
* Collection of specimens and accurate labelling. Discard / dispatch / transport of specimens safely
* Escort and direct patients to and from other areas
* Participate in general cleaning and housekeeping duties, including handling and disposal of soiled and infected linen. Observing infection control policies with regard to hand washing and safe disposal of sharps
Please refer to the full job description for more information.
Essential person specification requirements
* A good general education
* NVQ 3 in health care studies/or equivalent
* Experience of working in a health care setting, preferably maternity, neonatal or paediatrics
* Health care experience
* Willing to complete MSW training and competency booklet when appointed
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work effectively under direct and indirect supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Good team worker
* Good organisational skills
* Flexible/adaptable approach to working patterns
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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