Job overview
The maternity support worker is expected to undertake an agreed range of extended skills to support the midwifery service within the antenatal clinic setting. The midwife will be responsible for all care and supervision; whilst the maternity support worker will not always work under direct and immediate supervision, the task being done must be within the framework of a care plan.
The maternity support worker will be an effective member of the team and will provide support in a kind, considerate and professional manner to the woman and her family in providing holistic care. There may be occasions when the maternity support worker is required to work in other areas within the maternity department; whilst at all times working under the direction of the midwife present within the department
The Trust supports personal development and career progression.
We would like you to join us if you are hardworking, dependable and good team player.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the outpatient Maternity team within the antenatal clinic setting
- Perform basic observations, urinalysis and phlebotomy if required
- Give competent SBAR handovers to members of the team within your remit
- Perform basic IT functions, documenting on our Badgernet system contemporaneously, the care given to women
- Assist the midwife in any basic tasks that need undertaking
- Keeping areas and equipment clean and tidy
- Stocking up store rooms, rooms and trolleys with appropriate resources and equipment
- Support the wider team however required, eg running simple errands and telephones
- Work alongside the midwife to recognise those women who may need urgent attention and help escalate accordingly
- Chaperoning obstetric staff for procedures if required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Thank you for the interest in this role. Please see attached Job description for further details of the maternity support worker role.
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This advert is for Maternity Support Worker with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London). The contract type is Permanent: Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London). The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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