Job overview
The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust. To assist the registered midwife in the delivery of high quality and person – centred care.
- To support the midwives in the Day Assessment Unit with Monofer infusions, chaperone for the cervical balloon catheter inductions
* To carry out maternal observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered midwife, having been assessed as competent in the activities required, to include venepuncture,
* To maintain high clinical standards
- To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
- To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
- The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Refer to job description and person specification
To provide support to the midwives in the Day Assessment Unit delivering clinical care to high risk pregnant women
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working with people, ideally in a customer service role.
- Experience with providing person centred care
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare setting
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Flexible in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Work effectively within the team
- Act with honesty and integrity
- Display BHT values
Skills, ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
- Demonstrates care, compassion and empathy to patients and colleagues
- Maintain professional behaviour
- Understand patients need to be treated with dignity and respect
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable attitude to work in a hospital setting
- Basic understand of Health and Safety, policies and procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion
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This advert is for Maternity Care Assistant with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Maternity support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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