Job summary To provide care under the guidance and supervision of a registered midwife.
Supporting women in their care either in their intrapartum period or during the antenatal and postnatal period.
To assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Manager, Team leader or Band 7 coordinator.
The Maternity Support Worker will primarily work alongside the Midwives and other speciality teams in both the hospital and the community setting.
Band 3 MSW's provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and babies accessing maternity services and may be based within specialist and integrated teams such as in theatre, fetal medicine units and community hubs.
Band 3 MSW's may serve as a point of contact/support for women and their families and provide clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support.
Alongside this they provide appropriate information and, where necessary, signpost to wider support organisations.
They report to registered practitioners where planned delegated care has been provided.
Main duties of the job The role holder is able to make fact-based judgements requiring a comparison of options to effectively perform tasks and activities.
In some instances, workload is likely to include some complexity but supervision and guidance will be available to assure safety.
The role holder will demonstrate effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice.
They will be required to document care appropriately, detailing actions taken, where support has been sought from suitably qualified practitioners or where concerns have been escalated.
They engage in, promote and support others to undertake routine audits or surveys relevant to their work.
About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust.
Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.
Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care.
Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.
We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on.
We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - Job description Job responsibilities Band 3 Maternity Support Worker (Part-time hours available) We are looking for an enthusiastic support worker to join our Maternity team.
The maternity support Worker will ensure a positive patient experience for women attending the maternity department, supporting the midwives and obstetricians with general duties and ensuring the safe and efficient running of the antenatal ward, theatres and postnatal ward.
If you are organised & self-motivated and enjoy the challenge of a busy fast paced ever changing environment then please apply to join our team and ensure safe and effective care for women through their pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal journey.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE'S including Maths and English CERTFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR Previous clinical experience within health and social care settings relevant to role AND Evidences values associated with NHS constitution.
Completed functional skills if required Education pathway: Advanced Level Apprenticeship to band 4 if role available Commitment to undertake the Band 3 role development including completion of Care Certificate and co-mentor course Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience in patient contact position in Maternity care Knowledge of acute hospital and or community setting Experience of providing personal care, for example care for pressure areas, hair, nails and oral hygiene Knowledge and experience of the use of aids and equipment for patients Experience of planning tasks / workload activities Desirable Previous mentoring or training experience Knowledge of public health and health promotion initiatives