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Maternity - Delivery Suite
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (shift based work, 12hr shifts. Day and night shifts with weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of regular working)
Job ref
193-7179952UCGB3-MCA
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Maternity Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Maternity Care Assistant (delivery suite)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients within maternity services under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered practitioner;

·         Acting always in the patient’s best interests, in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner

·         Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients, respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

·         Alerting the registered practitioner and or ward lead/Matron to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient, in a timely manner.

·         Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to the clinical area following training and assessment of competence; e.g. performing venepuncture, observations or escorting patients

·         Providing enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support, ensuring their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met

·         Providing supervision, mentoring and guidance to  new, junior or less-experienced staff

The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care.

Main duties of the job

Working mainly on the main high risk delivery suite but also involves shifts on the midwifery led birthing centre:

supporting the midwifery staff in essential care roles in the intrapartum areas

support and attendance at births, essential roles in obstetric emergencies, assists with immediate care of mum and baby post delivery, support in initiating infant feeding. 

Ensuring safe stocking on delivery suite, equipment checks

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients within maternity services under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered practitioner;

·         Acting always in the patient’s best interests, in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner

·         Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients, respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

·         Alerting the registered practitioner and or ward lead/Matron to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient, in a timely manner.

·         Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to the clinical area following training and assessment of competence; e.g. performing venepuncture, observations or escorting patients

·         Providing enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support, ensuring their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met

·         Providing supervision, mentoring and guidance to  new, junior or less-experienced staff

The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care.

Person specification

application

Essential criteria
  • Successful completion of Trust’s band 3 competencies or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence
  • Good standard of general education in English language Maths GCSE A-C, Level 4-9, Functional skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Commit to completing in house training
  • Passed fit by Occupational Health
  • Approachable manner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Care certificate
  • Experience of working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of working with members of the public
  • Experience as a support worker within a healthcare environment or equivalent setting

interview

Essential criteria
  • Approachable manner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Florence Nightingale Foundation

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ashleigh McDonald
Job title
Delivery Suite Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 3227305
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