Community Maternity Support Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the community midwifery team within the Royal Lancaster Infirmary team which covers a wide geographical area across the Lancaster district .

Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.

The successful candidate will take a key role in supporting the midwifery staff by providing individualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife. Knowledge of women’s health issues and experience within both hospital and community setting is essential however training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding and maternal and neonatal screening.  A current driving licence is essential to fulfil this role.

Informal enquiries to:  Claire Pearson  Community Manager 07794 245079

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
• Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
• Support RM’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
• Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
• Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
• Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met
• Ensure that all care should be documented appropriately and contemporaneously
• Assist the RMs in the delivery of care to a designated client group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
• Teaching – Assisting with baby hygiene, infant feeding and parenting skills
• Perform a range of relevant clinical skills, eg phlebotomy, hearing screening and Newborn Screening.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/