Overview
BHRUT maternity department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic band 3 maternity support worker with experience in the care industry. You will be supporting midwives, nurses, nursery nurses and doctors to provide care to the women and babies in the department. The successful candidate will be part of the maternity unit rotation working in all clinical areas, including antenatal clinics, maternity theatres, in-patient ward areas and the labour ward. A good standard of numeracy and literacy and a flexible approach to work in any area of maternity are required.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of care to women and their babies during the ante-natal, delivery and postnatal periods, working alongside registered health care professionals.
* Provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and newborn infants accessing maternity services; may be based in theatre, fetal medicine units or community hubs.
* Act as a point of contact for women and their families, providing clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support; offer information and signpost to other health sector organisations.
* Report directly to registered practitioners where planned care is delegated by a registered or level 4 practitioner.
* Undertake routine clerical duties to support the smooth running of the midwifery team.
* Be proactive in monitoring and anticipating patients’ needs within the scope of the job description.
Additional information
Applicants are advised to read all information on the advert and the supporting information before applying. All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process contact the Recruitment Advisor.
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