Rotational Midwifery Support Worker - Bassetlaw Worksop
Job description
We are looking for rotational Midwifery Support Workers. It is expected that you will participate in the following: Maternal and Baby routine care Maternal and Baby observations Home visits for Community role. Transcutaneous bilirubinometer readings Maternal and baby blood sampling Contemporaneous record keeping Parent education Infant feeding in line with BFI Babies requiring additional needs - you will be expected to work alongside/under the direction of a midwife to provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring and specialist care. This involves multi-disciplinary working therefore excellent communication skills must be demonstrated This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to embrace a new challenge and expand their knowledge and skills in a specialist area. The midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient environment. Although the role can be challenging, it will provide excellent personal development opportunities and job satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for those that have a NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a health related subject and hold Maths and English GCSE grade C and above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent. It is essential that you have the ability to work independently and under supervision. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post. The successful applicant will be given specialist training and induction from the midwifery education team and support from enthusiastic and dedicated midwives. Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits including: Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata). Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Please see attached documents Job Description band 3 Maternity Support Worker Person Specification band 3 Maternity Support Worker
