Maternity Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9249-25-0645 |
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To carry out fundamental midwifery procedures as delegated by trained members of nursing and midwifery staff, which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the Maternity Support Worker has proved him or herself competent. To assist in providing phlebotomy services (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) within the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit / Ante natal Clinic. To assist in performing Glucose Tolerance Tests as per Maternity Procedure. To train women, birthing people diagnosed with gestational diabetes to perform blood glucose monitoring (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) give dietary advice (following in - house training) and schedule appointments as per guidance from midwives. Carry out basic maternal observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, urinalysis and labelling and taking MRSA / urine samples documenting them accurately in the womans maternal records and reporting deviations from the normal to the midwife. To assist in Ante Natal Clinic when necessary including test room, clinic room or administrative duties. To undertake clerical duties which will include accessing patients notes, liaising with Health Records department, filing, making appointments and using the computer system in accordance with Trust policies and guidance. To act as chaperone when required, always maintaining privacy and dignity. To undertake essential ward housekeeping tasks (including cleaning and restocking of supplies) in parallel with the domestic ward staff to maintain a pleasant and safe environment including some cleaning and stocking of clinical areas. To support safe delivery of care across the maternity unit by working flexibly providing care where required. To assist women with personal hygiene requirements To assist with the patients meals as directed by members of midwifery staff. To assist in the provision of beverages and light refreshments for patients and relatives as instructed by midwifery/nursing staff. To assist and advise mothers with infant feeding and care of the newborn in accordance with GWH Maternity Infant Feeding Policy (Baby Friendly Initiative) To assist in escorting patients to other departments. To document, where appropriate any care provided. To report promptly any concerns relating to mother or baby to a midwife. To communicate effectively with mothers, families, and all members of multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. Supplementary Information This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs for applicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.