Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Community
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,948.00 to £29,468.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27948.00 - £29468.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9289-SC-2133 |
Summary
Non-clinical Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance. Ensure that all clinical documentation is accurately, collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance. Work closely with administrative staff in order to provide additional support to this service as required. Participate in tracking, obtaining and filing clinical records as required, under instruction and in line with local policy and guidance. Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings. Manage own time effectively whilst prioritising care needs for women and their babies under care under the direction of the midwife. Act reliably; relaying messages to the appropriate person in an effective and timely manner, whilst maintaining womens confidentiality. Convey an approachable and professional attitude to all mothers and their families. Communicate effectively with women and their families in all settings, with particular attention to providing updates on any delays or changes to their care. Ensure that knowledge of local safeguarding policy and procedure is maintained. Clinical Responsibly receive details of daily duties from the midwife, and use own discretion when prioritising care, under direction and supervision. Undertake routine observations (and escalate any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi-professional team. Support women during clinical procedures, including attending to any personal hygiene needs as necessary. Assist /act as a runner in obstetric theatres. Provide support to labouring women if asked to do so, and under the supervision of the midwife. Supporting women in their choice of infant feeding, and have awareness of the options available. Provide evidence based support, assistance and advice to women who are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Support and assist women with artificial feeding in line with local and national policy and guidance. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.