Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users and their families, with carrying levels of understanding
- Skills
Self-motivated
- Skills
Flexible and good Team Participation
- Skills
Basic IT skills – ability to use Keyboard or willingness to develop
- Skills
Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Knowledge
Understanding of the requirements of the role
- Knowledge
Understanding of NHS issues
- Other Requirements
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Other Requirements
Role model our Trust values every day
- Qualifications/Training
Basic education
- Qualifications/Training
GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Math’s
- Qualifications/Training
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Qualifications/Training
Minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Familiar with Microsoft office
- Qualifications/Training
Care certificate
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Maternity Support Worker who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will provide direct delivery of clinical care to all patients and babies accessing maternity services.
Based within specialist and integrated teams such as theatres, foetal medicine and community hubs.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure effective communication with colleagues, patients, and their families.
You will work to promote individualised care, specific to the needs of the patient and their family, acting as her advocate within the multidisciplinary team in the absence of the midwife.
Whilst working under the supervision of the designated midwife and part of a multidisciplinary team, undertakes the direct care and appropriate interventions to maximise a positive client experience and promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the patient and baby.
You will participate in the collection and recording of written and electronic data, in line with Trust guidelines and policies.
You will work in partnership with clients and professionals both internally and external to the Trust to provide an effective network of care for the clients in their care.
You will act as an advocate for the department, in promoting respectful and flexible team working across areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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.
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This advert is for Maternity Support Worker with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Stevenage, England. 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 05 Nov 2026.
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