Community Senior Maternity Support Worker in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
St Michael's Hospital has an exciting opportunity to recruit apart-timeSenior Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to join one of ourCommunity teams.This role will include a lot of lone working in the community setting and also running clinics. It is essential that the post holder has access to a car and holds a full UK driving licence.Are you looking for the exciting opportunity to join our innovative, friendly and supportive team here at UHBW? Are you able to demonstrate compassion, enthusiasm and confidence? Can you provide the highest standard of care, prioritising work under pressure? Do you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written?If yes, this may be the job for you.This is your opportunity to join us on our journey and become a part of our talented and passionate team.We want all our Maternity Support Workers to become successful, competent and confident carers so we are committed to ensuring the ongoing education and development for individuals on a wide range of skills and knowledge with opportunities to develop.

Main duties of the job
A Senior Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

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Date posted
30 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract
Fixed termDuration10 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
387-WC4864-HN

Job location
sSt Michael's HospitalSouthwell StreetBristolBS2 8EG

Job description

Job responsibilities
For more information about the job role and main responsibilities, please see the document attached to this advert.

Job description

Person Specification
Knowledge and

Experience
Essential

Experience
of providing care in a healthcare or social settingBe able to work as a member of a team

Experience
of time management and prioritising workCommitted to a compassionate and caring approach to colleagues, patients & relativesAble to adapt quickly to changing situationsAble to demonstrate an awareness of health care work, policies, and proceduresWork under the guidance for a lone worker in the community in line with local policy if applicableWork in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust.Access to a car and holds a full Uk driving licence

Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialCompletion of Care Certificate5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and MathsLevel 3 senior healthcare support worker apprenticeship with bridging programme which includes training packages with appropriate maternity focus or equivalent level 3 qualification or Recognition of prior experiential learning as per trust guidanceSkills and AbilitiesEssentialEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbalAble to complete appropriate documentation accuratelyCommitted to providing high quality patient careAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Maternal Observations, Neonatal Observations, venepuncture, Neonatal blood via heel prick, ECGIT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skillsAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time framesFlexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical needAble to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitudeEnthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role

Person Specification
Knowledge and

Experience
Essential

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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Additional information

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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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

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