Maternity Support Worker

We are seeking a competent and motivated individual to work within our ANTENATAL CLINIC at Nottingham University Hospitals. The candidate needs to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated and seeking a challenge and who thrive in a busy environment - you must be committed to co-operative team working at all times. The post is part time 31.5 hours per week, based at both City and QMC campus as required due to service need. Our antenatal maternity support workers play a pivotal role within our multi-professional team, providing support to the team and high-quality care to pregnant women in line with national recommendations. The role is demanding yet rewarding. The role entails undertaking observations when patients attend Antenatal Clinic as well as taking blood for investigations. Chaperoning patients during examinations is a key part of the role as well as ordering stock and ensuring the smooth running of clinic.,

• Undertake planned delegated care as part of the midwifery team, delivering high standards of clinical, physical, psychological and social aspects of care under the supervision of a registered practitioner
• Work in partnership with women and their families developing and maintaining positive relationships, support informed decision making and respect the woman and their family's wishes
• Work within limits of own competence and authority in line with the MSW's scope of practice in the national framework to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance, escalating to the multi-disciplinary team to avoid harm as required
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment.
• Have a positive attitude and consistently demonstrate the Trust's values and behaviours
  
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.