Maternity Support Worker - Birth Centre

You will be required to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning delivery rooms, theatre, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply.

You will assist the midwives in the care of women/birthing people antenatally, during labour and postnatally to ensure that planned programmes of care are provided.

ou Yill participate in the provision of 24-hour cover for the unit, including flexibility to move within team areas as the service requires.

You will participate in maintaining the general personal hygiene needs of clients where required.

You will assist in the provision food and drink if required.

You will be aware of the general condition and wellbeing of women/birthing people and babies by close observation and report any deviation from the norm immediately to a qualified member of the multi-professional team.

You will provide appropriate advice, within your level of knowledge, to parents on aspects of parenting in relation to the baby's wellbeing and safety.

You will be pro-active in supporting clients in feeding their babies and give them the advice and assistance they require according to the national and trust guidelines.

You will maintain accurate records of all care provision in the clinical records.

You will be asked to complete neonatal observations, as required.

To assist the midwives in the delivery of care to women/birthing people in the hospital and community setting. The post holder carries a defined range of duties delegated by and reported back registered member of the multi-professional team.

The MSW is able to work regularly without direct supervision, reports any concerns, change in the condition of the woman/birthing person and baby and highlights incidents to the midwife responsible for care.

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.

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Qualifications and Training

Essential: - NVQ Level 3 in Health Care OR equivalent experience plus willingness to undertake Foundation Degree Course; - Commitment to undertake the necessary training

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of working with members of the public; - Customer care

Desirable: - Care environment; - Hospital systems

Skills