3364 - Maternity Support Worker

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect care to women and babies under the supervision of a registered midwife

Deliver evidence-based, compassionate care in hospital and community settings

Support families with information, advice and access to services during the antenatal and postnatal periods

Work within Trust policies, guidelines and competency boundaries

Clinical Duties on Antenatal Day services, Barnsley Birthing Centre & Antenatal/Postnatal Ward

Monitor maternal and neonatal vital signs (temperature, glucose, oxygen saturation) and escalate concerns

Assist with planned/emergency caesarean sections, including preparation and neonatal resuscitation support

Provide infant feeding education and support.

Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or signs of maternal/neonatal ill health

Deliver public health advice (e.g. smoking cessation, mental health, safe sleep)

Support with epidurals, HDU care, aseptic procedures, and cord blood collection

Perform blood tests, glucose tolerance tests, obtain screening consent, and provide patient education

Team & Leadership

Lead a team of clinical support workers on a shift-by-shift basis

Work closely with midwives and the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient service delivery

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate electronic patient records

Adhere to data protection, infection control, and Trust policies

Complete and maintain competency frameworks and mandatory training

Job responsibilities

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 and 3 entry 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

We reserve the right to close positions early