Maternity Support Worker with Visa Sponsorship – Apply Now

Location: Northampton, UK

Type: Full-time

About Northampton General Hospital

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. They have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. The hospital is committed to delivering the best possible maternity care and has won several awards, including the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Award for Excellence in Care During a Global Pandemic and the Race Matters RCM Award in 2021.

Job details

Benefits:

• Modern maternity facilities including a 3-bed Birth Centre with birthing pools
• Opportunity to work in various maternity settings
• Career development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives for staff
• Recognition through Maternity Stars and Daisy award schemes

Requirements:

• NVQ level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
• Commitment to undertake in-house training
• Care certificate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays

Salary Details: Not provided in the original posting

About the Role

As a Maternity Support Worker at Northampton General Hospital, you’ll play a crucial role in assisting and supporting midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team. Your primary focus will be on providing safe, holistic, and woman-centered care. The position is rotational, offering you the chance to work in various clinical settings, including antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care, and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.

You’ll be working under the supervision of midwives, who are ultimately responsible for the care of mothers and newborns. The hospital is committed to providing appropriate training for each clinical setting, ensuring you’re well-equipped to handle the diverse challenges of maternity care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist midwives in providing care to mothers and newborns
• Support the delivery of safe and holistic woman-centered care
• Participate in various clinical settings within maternity services
• Undergo and apply appropriate training for each clinical area
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards
• Contribute to the hospital’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunity employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in their hospitals.

Employer Details
Company Name: Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD

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Application Process

Interested candidates should apply. The closing date for applications is 25 September 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a award-winning maternity team and make a real difference in the lives of mothers and babies. Use the button below.