Community Maternity Support Worker- Fixed Term inHillingdon inHillingdon PUBLISHED
TUE 19 NOV 2024
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Community Maternity Support Worker for a 1-year fixed term role. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a car. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care within the Duchess of Kent Maternity Unit, which handles approximately 4,200 births annually.
Key responsibilities include supporting registered midwives in providing maternity care, communicating effectively with women and birthing persons, documenting care in the Trust's electronic system, promoting breastfeeding, and performing tasks like phlebotomy and basic wound care after receiving appropriate training. Candidates should be prepared to work in community settings and have flexible availability for day and night shifts.
The Trust is committed to professional development, offering training and clinical support, with time allocated for mandatory training.
Community Maternity SupportWorker
CAR DRIVER WITH ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL
1 Year Fixed Term
We are looking to recruit friendly, professional and motivated individuals with the ability to work as part of a team and who are willing to play a key role in our maternity workforce providing high quality care.The Duchess of Kent Maternity Unit for Women & Newborn babies is situated in Northwest London and is part of the Hillingdon Hospital. We are a busy unit with currently around 4200 births each year, with plans to expand our maternity services and we would like to offer the right individuals the opportunity to join our team. Our Maternity Support Workers are expected to undertake those duties for which Midwifery/Nurse training and registration are not required, under the direction of a Registered Midwife or Nurse. Successful candidates for the Maternity positions will be expected to work within the community setting, and may also be required to work a combination of day and night duties.
We offer a strong commitment to professional development. Our Practice Development team provides staff with a comprehensive package of training & clinical support and all our staff are released from clinical work to attend an annual mandatory training programme.
Clinical
To assist the registered midwife/ professional in the delivery of midwifery care.
o To communicate with the woman/birthing person, in such a way, that respects and considers their level of understanding.
o To record all care/advice given on the Trust's electronic patient recording system and where required complete paper documentation in line with Trust policy on record keeping.
o Support with infant feeding and actively encourage and support women/birthing people who choose to breastfeed their babies in line with the Trust policy and national initiatives.
o The post holder will achieve the necessary skills and knowledge through training, to carry out phlebotomy, neonatal screening, serum bilirubin and blood glucose monitoring procedures, basic wound care amongst others.
o To have a clear understanding of professionalism and boundaries when supporting women/birthing people in their home environment.
About us
Please refer to the attached job description for the full responsibilities of a community maternity support worker.
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