Maternity Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT, Southampton

Maternity Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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University Hospital Southampton NHS FT, Southampton

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8a75f3b040e94c7c87ef18d4b927f6a9

Full Job Description

We are recruiting Maternity Support Workers to join our team at UHS Maternity Services. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with birthing people, babies and families. You will work alongside and independently to the midwifery team and will be an advocate for supporting choice and high quality, evidence based care.

  • We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals who work well in a high pressure environment and have recent experience of a hospital or community healthcare setting.
  • The role will include shift working, including night and weekend shifts.
  • The ability to work in a team, engaging and communicating well with others is essential.

    UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community across the region with the team working flexibility across boundaries. As a Trust, we recognise the importance of a positive workforce culture, individual job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for staff. We would be delighted to welcome new members of the Maternity Support Worker team and strive to ensure they feel well supported and valued in their new role.
  • As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. The Maternity Service provides Maternity Support Workers with a privileged opportunity to work with midwives caring for birthing people, babies and families. The postholder will assist and deliver care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods, providing physical, psychological and emotional care and support, within the remit of the role.

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