Job summary
- Main area
- maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 284-25-7415691-DWNH
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Women's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Maternity Care Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
We're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic Maternity Care Assistant to join our dynamic maternity ward team! This is your chance to support new families during an unforgettable journey. You will work alongside experienced midwives and healthcare professionals, helping to deliver exceptional care in a warm, supportive environment. Every day brings new challenges, and the incredible reward of being part of something truly meaningful. If you have a caring heart, a calm approach, and a passion for people — please read the job description and apply. Please note that we are unable to shortlist any applications that do not meet the qualifications or experience required.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) 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 centered care.
The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. This job description is directly linked to The Maternity Support worker Competency, Education and career Development Framework set out by Health Education England (HEE) https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/maternity-support-workers.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
- Level 2 qualification in Health care
- Commitment to complete care certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- IT / computer skills
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable criteria
- Maternity care experience
- Ability to travel
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alicia vaughan
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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