Maternity Support Worker - Outpatients / Community

The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MSW assists with and provides care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care, The post holder is expected to have undertaken a set of defined competencies; including the 'care certificate'. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met, and can further be incorporated into a 'skills passport'. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate.

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