Maternity Support Worker - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a dynamic team

Working on Ward 205 (antenatal ward) as a Band 2 Maternity Assistant

Under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Midwife/Nurse as deemed appropriate will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.

Provision of personal care to patients.

Respect patient privacy and dignity at all times

Prepare equipment for medical and nursing staff for procedures

Assist medical and midwifery/nursing staff with procedures as required

Act as a chaperone supporting patients undergoing examinations or procedures

Escort patients to other areas of the Trust as directed by the Registered Midwife/Nurse

Undertake observations of inpatient, catheter care, venepuncture, ECG, breast feeding assistance, baby cares as requested by the Registered Midwife

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.

Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Sian Hamer, Ward Manager or Laura Boyles, Deputy Ward Manager