Maternity Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, E11 1NR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6241547/259-5838062WXH-B |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced person MCA to step up into a Band 3 midwifery support worker (MSW) role on Mulberry ward (postnatal).
We are looking for a highly motivated MCA band 3 to work under the supervision of the midwife to assist and support postnatal women and their babies on Mulberry.
Essential is completion of MSW work book to apply.
If you think you have the skills required and need a new challenge then please contact:
Contact
To express your interest please email:
Mulberry ward managers
Giedre Shamim (giedre.shamim@nhs.net) or Shanique Smith (shanique.smith3@nhs.net)
To work as a member of the ward and community team, assisting the Midwifery staff with supporting the care needs of women and their babies. To undertake assigned tasks and appropriate interventions for women and their babies with minimal supervision but under the direction of the midwife.
Be able to work in a flexible manner regarding hospital/community placements and shift patterns/on-calls depending on the needs of the service. To provide leadership and support to junior colleagues and ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment which promotes equitable and compassionate care.
Always be aware of the responsibilities and limitations of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW).
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024