Maternity Support Worker inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 6 NOV 2024

Band 2  GOOD SALARY 

Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and pain scores.
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,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 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clea
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,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 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clea


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