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Band 3 Maternity Support Worker - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Day Assessment Unit WINCHESTER

Hrs: 34.5

Role Description: Assisting midwives and other members of the healthcare team to support women and their families in all areas of maternity care

Clinical

• To assist the midwives and support the woman, her family and colleagues through all maternity services including adverse outcomes, i.e. stillbirth, miscarriage, following appropriate training.
• To ensure a safe clinical environment and high standard of personal care for women, their babies and their families in all clinical areas.
• To assist mothers in the maintenance of personal hygiene and physical comfort at all times.
• Participate in the activities necessary to ensure safe care is provided to women ante-natally, demonstrate an ability to recognise obstetric emergencies and respond appropriately, i.e. calling for emergency help.
• Carry out, and accurately record, clinical measurements (e.g. TPR and Urinalysis) at the request of the midwife, following the relevant training.
• Assisting the midwives and support women during their visit to DAU including chaperone duties.
• Phlebotomy as required

Who we are: A highly motivated midwifery team, committed to providing a high standard of care, and constantly striving to deliver a memorable patient experience whilst supporting women and their families in all areas of maternity care.

The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification Attached.