Job summary 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 centered 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 post is rotational and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.
These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient 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 may be particularly relevant to employees who are looking to progress and prepare for entry into a programme of further study or development.
Main duties of the job Maternity Services Maternity Support Worker Band 3 for the Midwife Led Unit Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families, of providing education and resources to support informed decisions making and respecting women's decisions.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rickell Bailey Job title: Manager Midwife Led unit Email address: Telephone number: 01922721172 EXT 5424 About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.
Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof.
The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre.
This is scheduled for completion this year.
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries.
Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.
Job description Job responsibilities To support the Midwives with clinical and clerical daily running's of the Midwife Led unitSupport women with choice of feeding and care of the new born.To ensure the unit maintains a high standard of infection controlTo work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and community services.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE pass in English Language and Maths, or equivalent.
NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent.
Or working towards this.
Completion of Care Certificate Experience Essential Experience of customer care or dealing with the public.
Skills Essential Computer Literate.
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality.
Knowledge Essential Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries