Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and compassionate Rotational Maternity Support Workers to join our dynamic maternity service at Homerton Healthcare .This is a rotational post across different areas of maternity care, offering a unique chance to gain varied experience within our service.
As a Maternity Support Worker, you will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, working under the supervision of registered midwives to deliver high-quality, personalised care to women, birthing people, and their babies across all stages of the maternity pathway.
In this hands-on role, you'll support women and families with routine and transitional care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll contribute to care planning, infant feeding support (aligned with our UNICEF Baby Friendly Level 3 accreditation), and enhancing the overall care experience.
We're looking for proactive, team-focused individuals with experience in maternity or healthcare support, who bring strong communication, empathy, and reliability. You'll be supported through structured training and competency-based learning, with a clear focus on safety, dignity, and continuity of care
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
If you are successful for the Band 3 MSW role, please note that eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis should you progress to the offer stage following interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the named registered midwife providing care to women, birthing people and their babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal settings in both inpatient and outpatient services.
They will support in the observation, assessment and actioning of care plans for both mothers and babies who are requiring both routine, intermediate and transitional care needs within the pregnancy and birth experience. The post holder will support the maternity efforts towards maintaining UNICEF level 3 accreditation by supporting infant feeding needs, as well as positive patient experience within the service.
The Maternity Support Worker will be an integral part of the ward/department team, actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the midwives. The post holder will develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
"A valid Care Certificate is mandatory for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of this prior to the interview in order to progress with your application"
A detailed list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
"A valid Care Certificate is mandatory for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of this prior to the interview in order to progress with your application"
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education including GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
- Working towards NVQ level 3 or extensive experience in an acute health care setting.
- Care certificate.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively and sensitively with members of the public
- Polite and courteous manner
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Basic word processing
- Able to problem solve
- Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Able to take initiative
- Able to work under supervision as a member of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within maternity services as a healthcare support worker/maternity support worker.
Desirable
- Previous experience of maternal and neonatal care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of safeguarding requirements, frameworks and own role within supporting safeguarding activities.
- Understanding of UNICEF BFI requirements in theory and practice.
- Understanding of upper and lower limits for newborn observations.
- Understanding of family integrated care
Trust values, Equal opportunities & other requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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