Maternity Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To assist and support the registered midwife/nurse, under supervision, with the delivery of direct patient care, with the needs of the women and baby at the centre of care delivery to improve the patient experience.

Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times

Patients' hygiene needs including:
hair washing, washing/bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, care of urinary catheters

Promote continence and manage incontinence for patients where appropriate

Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and pain scores. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Midwife/Nurse. If using the 'Early Warning Chart' documentation, to report all triggers to a Registered Midwife/Nurse.

To weigh babies, document findings and report to the midwife.

Support women in their chosen method of infant feeding. When breast feeding is the women's choice then to promote, teach and support successful breastfeeding.

Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required

Provide pressure area relief and mobilisation of patients

Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to Midwife/nurse in charge

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.