Maternity Support Worker

We are recruiting Maternity Support Workers Our Labour ward MSWs support Midwifery care for women in labour and immediately post birth . Our MSWs are a vital part of our team and work both independently and under the supervision of midwives. The successful candidates will be fully supporting and receive training in all aspects of the role. We have full and part time positions available., The successful candidates will be providing care to well mothers and babies and babies receiving transitional care. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Adult and neonatal observation of vital signs.
• Emotional support to women in labour
• Assisting the midwifery and medical team during and immediately following birth
• Adult and neonatal blood sampling (venepuncture and neonatal capillary heel sampling and blood sugar monitoring)
• Infant feeding advice and support, including following care plans if in place.
• Assistance with routine baby cares.
• General support for mothers, post op care and assistance with personal cares.
• Supporting the effective running of the ward.
  
  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.