Job Overview
Our Maternity Unit has an exciting opportunity to recruit Band 3 Maternity Support Workers
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman's and her families' wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill. Understand the MSW's scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.
Administrative Duties
Professional Attitudes and responsibilities
Training Responsibilities
Safe Environment
Care of the Woman
Infant Feeding
Care of the Newborn
Main duties of the job
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 MSW assists with and provides clinical care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The posts are based
across the maternity services and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.
These settings include antenatal and postnatal outpatient care.
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 Health Education England (HEE)
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/maternity-support-workers.
This may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare for entry into a programme of further study or development.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Training
Essential Criteria
Substantial maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centrePrevious experience of working with members of the public
Experience
Essential criteria
Ability to prioritise workloadAbility to work without direct supervision