Maternity support worker - Community

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

Job description

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Main area: Maternity Assistant Grade Band 3

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave cover)

Hours:

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 279-7070724-MAR25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: RSCH community midwifery

Town: Brighton

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 01/04/2025 23:59

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, the ambition and the 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.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

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 Brighton and Haywards Heath. Maternity Support Workers are central to the provision of quality care, working alongside midwives and the wider multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellence in maternity services.

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).
• This position is within community services and will require you to provide care within clinic and home settings. You will require a UK driving licence for this role.

Main duties of the job

Provide advice and information on maternal and infant care, including advice and support with infant feeding and the initiation of breastfeeding both in the hospital and community setting.

To support the Midwifery Team with the delivery of high-quality care to all mothers and their babies in the antenatal and postnatal period. This must be in accordance with the Trust's Clinical Guidelines:

• Give practical support, advice and information to mothers regarding the care of their baby.
• Assist the mother in her chosen method of infant feeding including giving advice/information on breastfeeding to meet the Trust's standards.
• Demonstrate the principles of sterilization and preparation of artificial milk feeds.

Person specification

• Previous maternity experience
• Phlebotomy trained

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

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.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information: For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

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