Maternity Support Worker • London Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMaternity Support Worker with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Maternity Support Worker to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hospital - Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, West London and St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. If you are interested in joining our team and sharing our vision to provide kind, collaborative, safe, high quality care to women and their families during their childbearing journey, please consider applying. As part of the role you will be expected to complete the 'Fundamental Care Certificate' Programme, if you haven't already done so. This Programme will aim to ensure you are competent and confident in delivering care within the scope of your role. You will be expected to work effectively within the midwifery and multi-disciplinary team and collaborate and communicate effectively in the clinical area. As part of this role you will undertake in-house training and development whilst mentoring junior staff new to the department. In addition the Trust provides excellent opportunities and benefits to our world-class workforce and offers a wide range of staff benefits that can be enjoyed either at work or elsewhere. If this sounds like you and you have the experience and confidence to undertake this role, then we would like to hear from you! Main duties of the job Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. Patients' hygiene needs including: hair washing, washing/bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, care of urinary catheters Promote continence and manage incontinence for patients where appropriate Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and pain scores. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Midwife/Nurse. If using the 'Early Warning Chart' documentation, to report all triggers to a Registered Midwife/Nurse. To weigh babies, document findings and report to the midwife. Support women in their chosen method of infant feeding. When breast feeding is the women's choice then to promote, teach and support successful breastfeeding. Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required Provide pressure area relief and mobilisation of patients About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. . Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £29,029 to £31,088 a year Inclusive PA Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 290-WCCS-1704 Job locations Trustwide London W2 1NY 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Responsibilities 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential QCF Level 3 Qualification in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship) Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard Numerate Experience Essential Experience of working with mothers and babies Up to date experience: worked within a maternity setting within the last 18months Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Demonstrate a clear insight into the role Ability to work well within a team Motivated and willing to develop within the role Desirable Ability to work on own initiative Ability to perform venepuncture Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential QCF Level 3 Qualification in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship) Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard Numerate Experience Essential Experience of working with mothers and babies Up to date experience: worked within a maternity setting within the last 18months Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Demonstrate a clear insight into the role Ability to work well within a team Motivated and willing to develop within the role Desirable Ability to work on own initiative Ability to perform venepuncture 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 clea"}