Maternity Support Worker - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Description

Main area

  • Maternity
    Grade
  • Band 3
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week
Job ref

  • 180E RE2
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site


  • Rosie Hospital

  • Division E
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 04/02/2024 23:59Job overview


The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care.


The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the Maternity Support Worker assists with and provides care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training.

You will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which you are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care. You may be asked to assist in other areas when acuity is high.


You should be enthusiastic and committed with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality maternity care to women and their babies.

We have a number of vacancies across the Maternity unit.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) within the Rosie is varied.

You will receive skills and competency training bespoke to your area of work to ensure you are able to provide safe and excellent care to women, newborns and their families.


MSWs support the midwifery and obstetric team in their day to day job and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high standard of patient care is given.

Main duties of MSWs (please note this is a brief overview and not an exhaustive list)

Maternal and newborn observations

Blood glucose monitoring

Feeding support to new parents

Health promotion and education

Being part of the national screening programme

Venepuncture and cannulation

Collaborative working with other disciplines

Supporting midwives

Running organised clinics

Having a sound knowledge of the trust policies and procedures

Safeguarding vulnerable women and babies

  • Development within role ensuring you remain up to date with your skills and competencies, as well as trust in house trainingWorking for our organisation

Come Nurse with us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.


You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development.

Our values of
Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care.

We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.


Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care

Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

Career and development opportunities

Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

Research experience and opportunities

Lovely location and quality of life

  • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close on midnight 4th of February 2024

Interviews to be held on the 15th of February 2024


Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent

  • Care certificate or willing to complete this upon employmentDesirable criteria
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalentExperience
Essential criteria

  • Previous experience working with members of the publicDesirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and family centred careKnowledge
Essential criteria

  • Possess generalised knowled
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