Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY BLOOD PRESSURE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST MATERNITY NHS ULTRASOUND URINALYSIS
The Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Maternity Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary team in Andover, focusing on Screening and Ultrasound. The role involves working closely with sonographers and midwives, performing tasks such as setting up scan rooms, maintaining stock levels, assisting during fetal medicine scans, checking patients into clinics, conducting routine tests like blood pressure, urinalysis, and CO monitoring, as well as performing phlebotomy for screening and tests.
Candidates should be competent in phlebotomy, maintain a clean and safe environment, ensure proper documentation in Badgernet, and contribute to the ordering and maintenance of stock. The Maternity Support Worker will also be responsible for adhering to health and safety protocols and participating in self-development opportunities to enhance the quality of care provided.
Candidates should be competent in phlebotomy, maintain a clean and safe environment, ensure proper documentation in Badgernet, and contribute to the ordering and maintenance of stock. The Maternity Support Worker will also be responsible for adhering to health and safety protocols and participating in self-development opportunities to enhance the quality of care provided.
Maternity Support Worker for Screening and Ultrasound- Andover
We are looking for an experienced healthcare worker to join our small team at Andover, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of sonographers, midwives and maternity support workers. You must be competent in phlebotomy and able to work collaboratively as a team.
- Setting up scan and clinic room prior to clinic, maintaining stock levels, contributing to ordering as required
- Ensure environment is clean, tidy and safe following any procedure.
- Assisting consultant during Fetal medicine scans and procedures. Early assessment, Growth and fetal wellbeing and anomaly scans) following the relevant training.
- Check patients into clinic and performing BP Urinalysis and CO monitoring. Documenting correctly into Badgernet
- Phlebotomy as necessary including 1st Trimester screening bloods, pre op and Glucose Tolerance Test list . Documenting correctly into Badgernet
- Ensure the environment is clean, tidy and safe for visitors and staff. Process requisitions for repairs/maintenance as necessary.
- Contribute to maintaining stock levels and assist in ordering if required.
- Clean and prepare equipment and facilities as appropriate, ensuring the safe handling and disposal of highly contaminate (bodily fluids) linen and waste.
- Be aware of manual handling, fire, accident and emergency bleep procedures.
- Participate in self-development to enhance the quality of the service and make a positive effort to keep informed of Trust matters by reading notices and attending mandatory study days, skills sessions and drills as they occur.
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To work as a Maternity Support Worker (MSW) in the UK, you'll need a variety of skills and qualities that support the health and well-being of mothers and their newborns. Here are some key skills and attributes relevant for this role:
1. Communication Skills: You'll need to communicate effectively with mothers, their families, and healthcare professionals. This includes listening, providing information, and offering emotional support.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Being able to understand and share the feelings of mothers and their families is crucial. You will often be supporting individuals during a transformative and sometimes challenging time.
3. Teamwork: You will work alongside midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Being a cooperative team member is vital for providing comprehensive care.
4. Observation Skills: The ability to observe physical and emotional changes in new mothers and their babies is important for identifying potential issues and ensuring appropriate care.
5. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with maternal and neonatal health, including common conditions, is important. This includes understanding the basics of childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
6. Organizational Skills: Managing multiple tasks, such as patient care, documentation, and liaising with healthcare professionals, requires good organization and time management skills.
7. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Maternity environments can be unpredictable and sometimes stressful. You should be able to remain calm and focused during urgent situations.
8. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs is essential in providing holistic care to mothers and families from varying cultures.
9. Physical Stamina: The role can be physically demanding, involving lifting, moving, and being on your feet for extended periods.
10. Training and Qualifications: While formal qualifications are not always a requirement, completing a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care, or a specific maternity support qualification, can be beneficial. Some roles may require previous experience in a healthcare setting.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to professional standards are crucial in establishing trust and a safe environment for care.
12. Knowledge of Health Promotion: Understanding and promoting healthy practices related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care is important for supporting mothers in making informed choices.
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