Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
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Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Community Maternity Support Workers to join our existing team. You will be part of the Antenatal clinic team. The successful applicants will need to be flexible and adaptable, working weekends and bank holidays if required.
The Maternity Support Worker (MSW) will work as a member of the Midwifery Team in the delivery of safe care to women and their babies, within the Antenatal clinic setting both at Crown Street site and Aintree.
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The MSW will carry out a defined range of duties delegated by the registered member of the multidisciplinary team. They will work with minimal supervision and use their initiative, on a frequent basis to assist in the planning, delivery, evaluation and implementation of agreed programmes of care which will involve direct care to women, their partners and babies.
The post holder will ensure that women and babies receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans as directed by the registered Midwife and will report any concerns or changes in the condition of the woman and baby appropriately.
Duties and responsibilities for the role will be discussed and agreed on a daily basis with the midwife in charge with communication channels open throughout the day for further advice and support.
The MSW will provide support to Medics and Midwives for Antenatal clinics as well as provide phlebotomy services in a busy clinic, both at Crown Street site and Aintree.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role
To support midwives to ensure all women receive optimum care.
To implement a plan of care devised by a midwife, to pregnant women, postnatal women and new born babies, within the hospital setting (the level of responsibility for which will depend on the competence of the individual and the discretion of the supervising midwife).
Perform a range of delegated patient duties including the recording of patient Details.
Job Purpose
The scope of the practice of Maternity Support Workers is formally set out by the Royal College of Midwives in their document "The roles and responsibilities of MSWs" RCM Position Statement 2010. They are directly transcribed into this Job Description.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
To provide support wherever the need is greatest within the clinic setting, acting autonomously in the delivery of patient care.
Support includes:
Care and support of women, babies and their families
Developing positive relationships with families, parents and carers
Supporting individuals during and following clinical/therapeutic activities.
Support individuals who are distressed.
Providing individual support to vulnerable mothers and families
Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals.
To promote health and wellbeing of mother and baby through health promotion.
To empower women and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.
Clinical Responsibilities
To undertake safe phlebotomy practice as requested by the midwife.
Work autonomously performing blood sample procedures including Glucose Tolerance Testing.
At the request of the midwife, perform and record physiological measurements within the remit of the MSW role and report accurately to the midwife, the assessment undertaken.
Obtaining samples at the request of a midwife, including urine samples. Perform maternal observations for women who attend clinic.
Communication
To communicate with relevant professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations, using clear written and verbal means of communication, communicating with women and families in a sensitive manner.
To ensure records are legible, accurate, contemporaneous, signed, dated and are maintained in accordance with Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and Trust Policy on Record Keeping.
To use interpreters as needed, to enable families with English as a second language and those with sensory impairment to access the service.
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable format to women, their families and other professionals.
Leadership, Management and Team Working
To implement and evaluate patient care by following agreed plans, policies, procedures and clinical guidelines including the delivery of specified activities which are agreed for the job role/purpose.
Contribute to the team working and planning of care in clinical area.
Contribute to the development of networks with other organisations.
Contribute to the development new ways of providing services that promote parental participation and ownership.
Safeguarding Children
To work with parents to promote positive parenting in order to prevent child maltreatment.
To support the implementation of the child protection plans in collaboration with other health and social service professionals.
To support the contribution of the skill mix team to child protection practice To support vulnerable women and their families through the provision of appropriate clinic services.
To share information on a need-to-know basis with all relevant agencies Public Health and Health Promotion.
Works with members of the team to reducing health inequalities, addressing particular needs of communities, who are likely to achieve poor outcomes.
Liaises with other agencies for the provision of client care.
Ensures services provided are based on clear evidence to meet identified needs.
Contribute to the development of a notification and referral system so that all families are signposted to appropriate services.
Contribute to the establishment of systems for review of progress in meeting targets and objectives.
Supports the leadership and development of the midwifery teams so that they are able to function effectively.
Ensures effective communication systems in place to support clinic development initiatives.
Participates in collaborative activity with other partners and agencies to improve and develop service delivery using an evaluative tool.
Develops and sustains effective working relationships with other professionals and agencies.
Being Accountable
Works to relevant inter-agency guidance and policy.
Records observations and activities as required by record keeping policy.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Participates in research and the development of audit tools.
Contributes to the development and evaluation of policies, standards and guidelines.
Ensures self and team adhere to Trust wide policies, indirectly related to client care e.g. storage of records where appropriate.
Respect Diversity and Equity.
Treats all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Ensures all staff are able to respect diversity and equity and takes account of differences in assessment, planning and implementing care.
Ensures self and staff adhere to equal opportunities framework and policy.
Ensure all clients have equitable access to assessment, care planning and service delivery.
Professional Development of Self.
Maintains own personal portfolio and records of achievement.
Works through and achieves competencies required for the role/job purpose within a specified time frame.
Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £26.40 (standard) or £ enhanced) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.