Apply for Maternity Support Worker – Community

Employer: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Location: RSUH/County Community, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 per year (pro rata/per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working Available
Band: Band 3
Closing Date: 5 February 2025

Job Summary

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced Band 3 Maternity Support Workers to join the Community Midwifery Team at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about providing high-quality maternity care and making a positive impact in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support midwives in delivering antenatal and postnatal care to women, working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for mothers and babies.

This is a community-based role, so you must have access to a car. The role includes weekend and bank holiday working.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Perform venepuncture and heel-prick capillary blood sampling, including neonatal screening tests.
• Calculate maternal BMI and obtain urine samples for urinalysis.
• Assist with personal and oral hygiene for mothers.
• Monitor and record maternal vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure), reporting concerns to the midwife.
• Identify and report signs of ill health in mothers and babies.
• Promote skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their babies.
• Process microbiological specimens, such as wound swabs.

Infant Feeding Support:

• Assist women with their chosen method of infant feeding, in line with Unicef and the Baby Friendly Initiative.
• Support mothers in breastfeeding positioning and attachment.
• Assist with hand expression of breast milk and use of breast pumps.
• Demonstrate artificial feeding techniques, including preparing formula feeds and sterilising equipment.
• Educate parents on normal neonatal stool and urine changes.

Newborn Care:

• Weigh newborns, record data, and report concerns to the midwife.
• Monitor skin health and identify potential issues, such as skin rashes.

About the Trust

The University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern healthcare providers in the UK. With around 1,450 beds across two hospital sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, the Trust serves a population of three million people.

As a specialist centre for major trauma in the North Midlands and North Wales, the Trust is committed to providing excellent patient care, staff development, and research opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a maternity support role.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Access to a car for community visits.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting women and babies in the community, apply before 5 February 2025.

For more details, visit the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust website or apply directly through the NHS Jobs portal.