Overview
Job Summary
This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.
At Whipps Cross we are a friendly and forward thinking team who nurture our staff so that they can be the best version of themselves. This role enables you to see all aspects of maternity care from booking a new pregnancy through to the postnatal period. You will work alongside passionate Midwives whilst building rapport with women and their families and obtaining real job satisfaction. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic Maternity Assistants to join our team of Community Midwives at Bart’s Health, Whipps Cross Hospital. We provide Maternity Services to approximately 4900 women a year and accommodate our women in very modern up to date facilities. We have a co-located midwifery-led unit and are working towards integration of the community midwifery services.
Note on Sponsorship Due to government threshold guidelines the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
* Assist with care of women under the direction and supervision of Midwifery trained staff in the hospital and community.
* With the support of the midwifery team, the Maternity Health Care Assistant will have the skills and the knowledge to support women in pregnancy and postnatal period, to support them in making healthy choices for themselves and their babies.
* The maternity Health Care Assistant will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care of the mothers and their babies in support of and under the general supervision of the midwife.
* To support the midwife in providing antenatal and postnatal support to the individual mothers and small groups of women.
* The post holder may be rotated to all areas within maternity with some weekend and evening commitments as required by the service.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care. We are committed to promoting inclusion and an inclusive working environment through our WeCare values and behaviours.
Details
* Date posted: 15 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 per year, pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 259-7580196WXH-B
* Job locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
Job Description and Person Specification
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Qualifications
* Essential: Demonstrate basic numeric and literacy skills
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent or working towards training at a later date
* English and maths at GCSE Level or Equivalent
Experience
Desirable: Previous experience of working within a maternity unit or with community midwives; knowledge of child protection issues; previous experience as a Nursing Auxiliary in the NHS.
Personal and People Development
* Essential: Well groomed, adhere to uniform policy while working
* Ability to work within a team
* Motivation to undertake required activity
Skills
* Computer literate
* Good communication
* Courteous manner, legible handwriting
Communication
* Essential: Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
* Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
* A sound understanding of confidentiality
* Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Good organisational skills
Specific Requirements
* The post holder may be required to work shifts, weekends and/or flexible hours
* Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
* Must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure may need to be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Barts Health NHS Trust
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London, E11 1NR
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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