Maternity Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Job description

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Main area: Maternity
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent: 1 X fixed term 1.0 WTE vacancy also available
Hours:

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 279-7070642-MAR25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing
Town: Worthing
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 09/04/2025

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, welcoming, progressive and inclusive team? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skill, gain new qualifications and build a rewarding career at one of the largest and most innovative trusts in the NHS?

UHSussex are seeking passionate individuals to support women, birthing people and families throughout their postnatal journey as Maternity Support Workers in our community maternity services at Worthing. We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and flexible individuals who are committed to upholding the highest standards at a momentous time in our service user's lives.

Please note:

We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week. This is a shift working role including weekends and bank holidays (7.5 hours typically from 08:30 – 16:30).

Main duties of the job

Assist in the implementation of agreed plans of care alongside the wider team and in collaboration with service users. Following appropriate training, undertake clinical care including monitoring and recording vital signs, taking swabs, venepuncture, weighing babies, undertaking NBBS (newborn blood spot sampling).

Support and teach parents the skills required to establish and maintain infant feeding.

Person specification

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent Health Care Experience
• GCSE Maths Grade A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• GCSE English Grade A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• Demonstrates passion for role of MSW
• National Care Certificate
• MSW previous experience

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.