Maternity Support Worker

• Supporting new parents and their families on adapting to parenthood
• Taking physiological observations and blood tests
• Being a strong team player, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Providing chaperoning support to the woman and her partner during clinical examination
• Working in collaboration with the midwives
• Supporting in theatre

• Practice safe standards of care following Trust guidelines and policies
• Not all duties are routine. You will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
• Prioritise your own workload and manage time effectively.
• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Recognise and report any abnormal events or emergencies to the multidisciplinary team through the appropriate means, in a timely manner.
• Support women and birthing people during clinical procedures, including attending to any personal hygiene, as necessary.
• Understands the principles of parent education and health promotion and directs women to a qualified practitioner with any concerns or questions.
• Assist with infant feeding, encouraging, and supporting breastfeeding in line with Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.
• If appropriate to working area co-ordinate clinics e.g., NIPE clinics/GTT etc. and arrange and inform follow-up appointments with birthing people, ensuring I.T systems are updated with this.
• Escort women, birthing people and their families between clinical areas as required.
• Provide practical support to new parents when caring for their newborn.
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of women, birthing people, and babys, reporting concerns to the appropriate bodies.
• Maintain accurate records. Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the health care environment. Exchange information with women and birthing people using encouragement, reassurance, tact, empathy; may overcome barriers to understanding, e.g., physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities
• Act as chaperone when requested to do so.
• Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women and birthing people.
• Adhere to Trust Uniform Policy, maintain personal standards of hygiene, and promote universal precautions to limit cross infection.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure clinical areas and equipment are clean and tidy. Ensure the most effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment. If required assist with the ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of stock.
• Ensure the working order of equipment, reporting any concerns, faults, or breakages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

Essential

• Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or RQF/ QCF Diploma Level 3 in Healthcare
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths
• Evidence of full-time education achievements
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management skills and prioritising work

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of health care work and policies and procedures
• Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Committed to providing high quality patient care