Job Title: Maternity Assistant (Support Worker)
Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement pro rata.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Deadline: The closing date is 28 August 2025
Date Posted: 18 August 2025
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide support to the midwifery and medical staff in the provision of care within the maternity department. The post is designed to be rotational between departments within the maternity unit and day/ night duty allocations.
To undertake clinical, clerical, and house-keeping duties to contribute to the effective functioning of the maternity unit.
The post holder is expected to undertake a planned course of study at foundation degree level, Care Certificate, which will ensure a basic knowledge foundation from which to undertake their role.
This will include basic training such as adult life support, participating in ‘drills and skills’ breast feeding, care of the newborn, maternal and neonatal screening, safeguarding children/ caring for vulnerable women and health promotion.
Following training, and once consent has been obtained by the health care professional, assist in screening processes such as phlebotomy, glucose tolerance and new-born bloodspot screening.
Support and assist users of the maternity department with their physical and emotional needs including giving general health advice (such as smoking cessation and on diet) basic observations such as taking temperature, blood pressure respiration, etc.
Participates in and support clinical governance processes – such as following guidelines and supporting the audit programme.
Eligibility Requirements
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/Social Care BTEC Level 3
- Functional skills Level 2 or GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
- Care Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of health care delivery in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of work in the Care environment
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Computer literate or willing to learn
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Able to take and record basic observations; blood pressure, pulse & temperature.
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