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Job summary
You will support Midwifery staff with administrative duties including digital referrals, document preparation, and general ward administration, while also assisting the Lead Midwife with daily operational tasks.
This is a patient-facing role requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassion, professionalism, and confidence when supporting women, families, and visitors within the maternity environment. The ability to remain calm, organised, and efficient under pressure is essential.
The post supports the maternity service across a 7 day rota and requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
answer and direct calls
handle enquiries
print and file paperwork and documentation
ensuring that patient notes are kept neat and chronologically filed
support midwifery staff and the Lead with printing, filing and digital referrals etc
maintain digital referrals as per the request of doctors
arrange follow up for mums and babies
deal with patients and the public
Maintain safety of the Families on our ward
Support other areas of our maternity service
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-2644I-05-2026
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for 2644 - Administrative Maternity Support Worker with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jun 2026.
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