Maternity Care Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for Maternity Care Assistants, to assist with the smooth running of the Maternity Department at Darent Valley Hospital. The successful candidates will support the midwives with a range of clinical and administrative duties and provide women and their families with high quality care to enhance their birth experience. The post is rotational working shifts within all areas of the Maternity Department across both days and nights including weekends. This will include assisting in operating theatres as well as ward areas and clinic., To work as a member of the midwifery team working under the direction, guidance and supervision of a registered midwife.

To work within all areas of the maternity inpatient service including obstetric theatre and antenatalclinic.

To undertake delegated personal care duties for patients/clients

To maintain a stable and safe clinical environment.

Health care experience ideally in a maternity care setting

Basic numeracy and literacy skills and evidence of further learning within a health care setting (e.g. NVQ health and social care or equivalent, breast feeding peer support)

Basic computer and administrative skills

Good communication skills

A keen interest in maternity care and birth and knowledge of infant feeding

He/She will be:

Organised and flexible

Adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure

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