Community Maternity Support Worker

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants within the last three months need not apply.

We are looking for Community Maternity Support Workers.

It is expected that you will participate in the following:

• Maternal and Baby routine care
• Maternal and Baby observations
• Home visits for Community role.
• Transcutaneous bilirubinometer readings
• Maternal and baby blood sampling
• Contemporaneous record keeping
• Parent education
• Infant feeding in line with BFI
• Babies requiring additional needs - you will be expected to work alongside/under the direction of a midwife to provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring and specialist care. This involves multi-disciplinary working therefore excellent communication skills must be demonstrated

We have vacancies available at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital. Site preference will be discussed at interview

Main duties of the job

This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to embrace a new challenge and expand their knowledge and skills in a specialist area.

The midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient environment.

Although the role can be challenging, it will provide excellent personal development opportunities and job satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for those that have a NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a health related subject and hold Maths and English GCSE grade C and above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent.

It is essential that you have the ability to work independently and under supervision. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post.

The successful applicant will be given specialist training and induction from the midwifery education team and support from enthusiastic and dedicated midwives.

You will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• 12 months experience of working in a hospital care setting providing personal care within the last 2 years
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
• Basic computer skills

• Experience of working in a maternity setting
• Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees
• Venepuncture

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate or equivalent experience within hospital setting pre 2015 to now, working concurrently
• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above/grade 4 or above or equivalent qualification such as functional skills level 2
• Agree to undertake the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Competency Booklet
• Full driving licence and access to a car

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in clinical care.
• Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills – See Appendix (work area specific)

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work within the multidisciplinary team
• Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self
• Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
• Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.