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***Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for sponsorship***

We are looking for individuals to work within our team, under the direction of the midwife, supporting with the smooth running of the maternity service.

There are different opportunities available to work as:

• Delivery Suite Support Worker
• Cesarean Section team Support Worker

The role includes managing the stock levels of the unit, supporting the cleaning and restocking each shift, checking equipment used on the maternity unit and supporting the ward clerks.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified individuals who are willing to undertake training and have an interest in working in the NHS environment. Ideally you will have some knowledge of working within a hospital setting.

***Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only and this advertisement may close early without notice once sufficient applications have been received before this date.***

Main duties include:

• Direct supervision is not necessary when the maternity care assistant has been deemed competent to carry out particular care activity, but it must be undertaken within the framework of the woman’s plan of care.
• To work closely with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping and assisting midwifery and other clinical staff in the routine activities associated with the care of women and babies.
• Liaise with midwives in order to identify the need for Health Advocates for those women for whom English is not their first language.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties within the unit and for midwives. These may include; photocopying case notes, filing, liaising with the medical records department and other services within the Trust or Sure Start programmes as appropriate. You may be required to work into the role of the ward clerk in the different receptions of the maternity units on occasion.
• To assist midwifery staff in dealing with health emergencies as appropriate.
• To participate in escort and duties and act as chaperone if necessary.
• Carry out specific duties as directed by the midwives or members of the multidisciplinary team.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.