Public Health Maternity Support Worker | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7755959/321-SW-7571324-B3-EXT |
Summary
Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.
If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
You will work closely with the Birth Reflections, Healthy Lifestyles, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion , Antenatal Newborn Screening, Infant Feeding and Vaccinations teams. You will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe hospital with the possibility of being asked to travel to other sites. Duties will included arranging appointments and gathering notes, as well as providing tours for women who have experienced birth trauma.This role is always expanding, with duties dependent upon the needs of the public health team. You will need to be comfortable with using computers on a daily basis. You may be asked to support the acute maternity wards as clinical need arises.
Please note: This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.
This is a link grade post Band 2/3
As a member of the maternityteamyou will support andclosely workwith registered midwives to deliver ahighstandardofcaretowomeninacaringandsafeenvironment.Toworkaspartofthewider teamindevelopingandmaintainingservicesprovidedtowomenandcontributetothesafe,efficientandsmooth running of the ward/clinical area. Tomaintainthe dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right toconfidentiality.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well asaever-expanding team ofProfessional Midwifery Advocatesto provide pastoralsupport. For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and to have the confidence to speak up and be heard.
Wetruly believethat supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment, will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.
As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals and
through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate
consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitate
the training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Full job description can be viewed within this advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026
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