Rotational Maternity Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Company: ESHT
Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7RD
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
Summary
The Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is an acute obstetric unit offering 24hr care for both low and high risk pregnant people. You would be working as part of the midwifery team assisting the qualified staff with the care of the mother and baby under the supervision and direction of the midwife.
You would be expected to actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in accordance with agreed standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
- To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
- To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding.
- To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required.
- To maintain accurate records.
- To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Contact
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Closing Information
This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
Employer
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Rotational Maternity Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards employer: ESHT
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Support Workers at the Bexhill Irvine Unit. With a strong focus on staff development and a commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a friendly team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. Working in this dynamic setting not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care but also ensures that no two days are ever the same.
