Maternity Support Worker

Are you passionate about providing care to women and their families? We have an the opportunity for MSW's to join our postnatal ward or community.

• To work as a member of the maternity team, supporting the midwifery staff and assisting the care needs of women and their babies
• To provide support and guidance to junior colleagues
• Be able to work in a flexible manner regarding hospital/community placement and shift patterns depending on the needs of the service
• Will contribute to on-going assessment and recognise when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment or for expert help and advice, The role of MSWs, Band 3, is to undertake, under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife, tasks and duties for which midwifery training and registration are not required (either by statute or professional guidance). MSWs will have completed the necessary education programme which enables them to complement the care that midwives provide to mothers and their families, responsibly and safely. We will support to candidates wishing to commence or complete their competency framework.
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.