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Job summary
Band 2 MSW - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLocation:Royal Hampshire County HospitalThe role will include working shifts, days and nights including weekends and bank holidays. Shift timings are or 1930-Toassistthemidwivesandsupportthewoman,herfamilyandcolleaguesthroughallmaternityservicesincluding adverseoutcomes,i.e.stillbirth,miscarriage,following appropriatetraining.Toensureasafeclinical environmentandhighstandardofpersonal careforwomen,theirbabiesandtheirfamiliesinallclinicalareas.Toassistmothersinthemaintenanceofpersonalhygieneandphysicalcomfortat alltimes.Participateintheactivitiesnecessarytoensuresafecareisprovidedtowomenantenatal,atbirthandpostnatal,anddemonstrateanabilitytorecognizeobstetricorneonatalemergenciesandrespondappropriately,i.e.calling foremergencyhelp,contacting,byphone,theemergencyteam.
Main duties of the job
Assistintheeducationofmothersandtheirpartnerswiththedemonstrationofbasicfunctionsregarding careoftheirnewborninfant,attherequestof,andunderthedirectsupervisionof,themidwife.Carryout,andaccuratelyrecord on a MEOW's chart,maternalclinical measurements(Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturations, identifying blood loss/severity of pain and urinalysis)attherequestofthemidwife,following therelevanttraining.Carry out, and accurately record on a NEWTT chart, neonatal clinical measurements (heart rate, respiration rate and temperature) at the request of, and under the direct supervision of, the midwife.Aspartofthemulti-disciplinaryteam,assistintheeducationandsupportofthemotherandherpartnerwithinfantfeeding,following therelevanttraining.Completion of the maternity support worker development programme - induction to the trust and care certification with appropriate training and support.
About us
What we Offer:Be part of a dynamic, professional and supportive team committed to providing high standards of care and also committed to the training and development of our Maternity Support Worker.In-house opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within a supportive and friendly environmentWho we are:A highly motivated midwifery team, committed to providing a high standard of care, and constantly striving to deliver a memorable patient
Experience
whilst supporting women and their families in all areas of maternity care.About the trust:Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.#AspringToBeTheBest
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
251-FCSS9195-MSW-D
Job location
sRoyal Hampshire County HospitalRomsey RoadWinchesterSO22 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached.
Person Specification
Training &
Qualifications
EssentialGood standard of general education in English language and math's GCSE grades A-CCommitment to undertake local training and development to NVQ level.DesirableCompletion of care certificate
Experience
& KnowledgeEssentialRecent/current
Experience
in an acute healthcare setting within UKRecent/current
Experience
of a clinical roleDesirable
Experience
in maternity care in hospitalSkills & AbilityEssentialAbility to maintain a confidential approach to all aspects of role.Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload under supervision.ability to work shift patternDesirableVenepunctureAble to complete adult and/or neonatal observations
Person Specification
Training &
Experience
of a clinical roleDesirable
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.Employer
Details
Band 2 MSW - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLocation:Royal Hampshire County HospitalThe role will include working shifts, days and nights including weekends and bank holidays. Shift timings are or 1930-Toassistthemidwivesandsupportthewoman,herfamilyandcolleaguesthroughallmaternityservicesincluding adverseoutcomes,i.e.stillbirth,miscarriage,following appropriatetraining.Toensureasafeclinical environmentandhighstandardofpersonal careforwomen,theirbabiesandtheirfamiliesinallclinicalareas.Toassistmothersinthemaintenanceofpersonalhygieneandphysicalcomfortat alltimes.Participateintheactivitiesnecessarytoensuresafecareisprovidedtowomenantenatal,atbirthandpostnatal,anddemonstrateanabilitytorecognizeobstetricorneonatalemergenciesandrespondappropriately,i.e.calling foremergencyhelp,contacting,byphone,theemergencyteam.
Main duties of the job
Assistintheeducationofmothersandtheirpartnerswiththedemonstrationofbasicfunctionsregarding careoftheirnewborninfant,attherequestof,andunderthedirectsupervisionof,themidwife.Carryout,andaccuratelyrecord on a MEOW's chart,maternalclinical measurements(Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturations, identifying blood loss/severity of pain and urinalysis)attherequestofthemidwife,following therelevanttraining.Carry out, and accurately record on a NEWTT chart, neonatal clinical measurements (heart rate, respiration rate and temperature) at the request of, and under the direct supervision of, the midwife.Aspartofthemulti-disciplinaryteam,assistintheeducationandsupportofthemotherandherpartnerwithinfantfeeding,following therelevanttraining.Completion of the maternity support worker development programme - induction to the trust and care certification with appropriate training and support.
About us
What we Offer:Be part of a dynamic, professional and supportive team committed to providing high standards of care and also committed to the training and development of our Maternity Support Worker.In-house opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within a supportive and friendly environmentWho we are:A highly motivated midwifery team, committed to providing a high standard of care, and constantly striving to deliver a memorable patient
Experience
whilst supporting women and their families in all areas of maternity care.About the trust:Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.#AspringToBeTheBest
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
251-FCSS9195-MSW-D
Job location
sRoyal Hampshire County HospitalRomsey RoadWinchesterSO22 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached.
Person Specification
Training &
Qualifications
EssentialGood standard of general education in English language and math's GCSE grades A-CCommitment to undertake local training and development to NVQ level.DesirableCompletion of care certificate
Experience
& KnowledgeEssentialRecent/current
Experience
in an acute healthcare setting within UKRecent/current
Experience
of a clinical roleDesirable
Experience
in maternity care in hospitalSkills & AbilityEssentialAbility to maintain a confidential approach to all aspects of role.Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload under supervision.ability to work shift patternDesirableVenepunctureAble to complete adult and/or neonatal observations
Person Specification
Training &
Experience
of a clinical roleDesirable
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.Employer
Details
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