Maternity Support Worker in East Ham

East Ham Full-Time On-site

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This post sits within maternity services at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, in specialist and integrated teams such as theatres, foetal medicine and community hubs. Under the supervision of the designated midwife, the post provides direct clinical care to women and babies and acts as the woman's advocate within the multidisciplinary team when the midwife is absent. The work also includes recording clinical data and building links with colleagues inside and outside the Trust. Entry depends on Level 2 literacy and numeracy, and the Care Certificate is desirable.

What the job involves

Provide direct clinical care to all patients and babies using maternity services
Undertake direct care and appropriate interventions under midwife supervision to support the physical and mental wellbeing of patient and baby
Promote individualised care for the patient and family, acting as their advocate within the multidisciplinary team when the midwife is absent
Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and their families
Work in partnership with clients and professionals inside and outside the Trust to provide an effective network of care
Collect and record written and electronic data in line with Trust guidelines and policies
Advocate for the department by promoting respectful and flexible team working across areas

What’s required

Qualifications

Basic education
GCSE grades A to C or equivalent in English and maths
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy

Skills & knowledge

Communicate in a variety of settings with service users and families, adapting to different levels of understanding
Self-motivated
Flexible, with good team participation
Basic IT skills, including keyboard use or willingness to learn
Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
Understanding of the requirements of the role

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