Specialist Team Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job description

Specialist Team Maternity Support Worker

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The Specialist Midwifery Team Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered Healthcare Professional (RHP).

Within this job description, women, birthing people and neonates are collectively referred to as patients.

The MSW works collaboratively within the Specialist Midwifery Team to ensure a high standard of care for service users which include survivors of abuse, homelessness, drug and alcohol users, patients experiencing poor mental health and migrant women and their families. This is a part-time role of 18.75 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description is directly linked to The Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework set out by NHS England.

To achieve the objectives, the MSW will:

1. Competently perform all fundamentals of patient care.
2. Ensure effective delivery of midwifery care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.
3. Follow all NUH policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
4. Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.
5. Undertake clinical tasks and directly supervise patients.
6. Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to optimise care and outcomes, as well as with external agencies where appropriate.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

1. Demonstrates care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.
2. Provide support to the RHP and, where appropriate, other members of the Clinical Team as required.
3. Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with team colleagues and staff in other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care.
4. Support new starters within the clinical environment.
5. Maintain good relationships with the patient's family, relatives, and carers and refer them to an RHP for any questions they may have on the patient's condition, or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise.
6. Undertake care as delegated by the RHP and adhere to the Trust's policies and procedures to promote the patient's health, safety, and wellbeing. Report changes or concerns to the patient's condition to the RHP.
7. Have knowledge and skills to support infant feeding, both breastfeeding and formula feeding in line with BFI standards and Trust policy.
8. Assist in teaching and demonstrating basic parenting skills on a one-to-one basis.
9. Assist patients in the care of the newborn baby, including addressing the physical and nutritional needs.
10. Actively contribute to supporting patients and their families in specialist issues such as crisis support and accessing help for the wider family.
11. Act within NUH and Local Safeguarding Boards Child Protection procedures. Report child protection concerns immediately to the appropriate person/agency and support any child protection plans in collaboration with other health and social care professionals.
12. Communicate/liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
13. Assist midwives in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
14. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and follow information governance policies and procedures.
15. Participate in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to ensure effective communication.
16. Follow NUH policies and procedures to ensure the maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards.

Training and Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C or Levels 4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Computer literacy, confident with ICT.
• Evidence of completion and assessment of Care Certificate.
• Completed role-required clinical skills training and competency requirements as required for clinical area.
• Evidence of Professional Development.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
• Previous experience as a maternity support worker.
• Experience of working with women/birthing people from different groups and diverse communities.
• Understand the impact of complex social needs on infants and other family members and the role maternity services can play in mitigating this.
• Experience in assessing healthcare staff undertaking NVQ Level 2.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Knowledge of NHS and Trust wide strategies, policies, and future trends.

Other requirements specific to role

• Full driving licence with access to a car for business use.
• Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service to include weekend and bank holiday working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Community Midwifery
Specialist Midwives Office, Byron Court, 54 Brookfield Road
Specialist Midwife for Vulnerable Migrants

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Community Midwifery
Specialist Midwives Office, Byron Court, 54 Brookfield Road