Maternity Support Worker | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6287905/249-6287905 |
Summary
Are you looking for a challenging position within the Maternity Service?
An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an additional Maternity Support
Worker to our team in the Antenatal Services.
The Day Assessment Unit and Antenatal Natal Clinic cares for approximately 12,000 + episodes of care in each area per year for women who have medium – high risk pregnancies who are cared for on an outpatient which enables women to remain at home with their families.
Applicants need good organisational skills, a sense of humour and the ability to remain calm when under pressure. Applicants must be competent in venepuncture and computer skills and have completed the Care Certificate.
Previous nursing auxiliary / maternity support worker experience is essential and working within the NHS would be an advantage.
Further information from: Jennie Hone / Kelly Greenslade / Julie Edwards
Ward managers Antenatal Day Assessment Unit. Level 2, The Great Western Hospital, Swindon 01793 604825/6
Email – Jennifer.hone1@nhs.net / Kelly.greenslade@nhs.net /
Julie.Edwards43@nhs.net
The job role includes performing venepuncture after appropriate training , screening patients for diabetes, training patients to test blood glucose levels / dealing with specimens and samples. The role includes undertaking maternal observations such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse once appropriate training completed. In addition, the role will involve organising and booking appointments, assisting in antenatal clinics, retrieving notes as well as many other clerical and administrative duties including data input .
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
Permanent Post: - Maternity Support Worker Antenatal Services
Band 3
Hours: - variable – flexible days and times
This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024
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