Job overview
Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.
We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. This role is based at the John Radcliffe, supporting the team within the Outpatients department. The role is mainly Monday - Friday.
You will be required to complete clinical duties such as maternal observations, stocking up and some administrative duties. If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
Please note: This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship. It is predominately Monday - Friday. We do not offer term time only contracts due to the nature of our workload.
All new starters unless transferring internally within the Trust, will commence employment as a Band Maternity Support Worker. Upon completion of mandatory training, Care Certificate and local competencies, staff will be uplifted to a Band grade.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the widerteam in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around babies born annually.
For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.
We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services.