Job summary We are recruiting Maternity Support Workers Our postnatal ward MSWs support routine care for well mothers and babies in addition to providing care for baby's requiring neonatal transitional care.
Our MSW's are a vital part of our team and work both independently and under the supervision of midwives.
The successful candidates will be fully supporting and receive training in all aspects of the role.
We have full and part time positions available.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be providing care to well mothers and babies and babies receiving transitional care.
Duties will include but are not limited to: Adult and neonatal observation of vital signs.
Adult and neonatal blood sampling (venepuncture and neonatal capillary heel sampling and blood sugar monitoring).
Care of babies receiving nasogastric tube feeding, phototherapy and thermoregulation.
Infant feeding advice and support, including following care plans if in place.
Assistance with routine baby cares.
General support for mothers, post op care and assistance with personal cares.
Supporting the effective running of the ward.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.
We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details of the role.We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for more information and visit our department.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of secondary education NVQ2 or relevant health care experience evidence of recent learning Desirable NVQ 3 Care certificate Skills Essential competent in or willing to receive MSW clinical skill training ability to prioritise workload able to maintain accurate records Knowledge Essential basic knowledge of infant feeding and BFI standards