Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (pro rata per annum)
- Job ref
- 381-WC-8135264
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the Antenatal clinic.
The Maternity Support Worker will work as a member of the team in the delivery of safe care to women. You will support the role of the Midwife and Multi-disciplinary team within the Antenatal clinic at MMUH. The post holder is also required to undertake routine clerical and housekeeping duties to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake aspects of basic nursing care and maintenance of the ward/ department/area, in support of professionally qualified members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the highest standard of patient/client care.
- Deliver care under the supervision and direction of qualified members of the team.
- Recognise, review and report any change to patient’s/client’s condition, including any action taken to appropriately qualified senior members of the team.
- Provide a clerical support service to medical, nursing and midwifery staff at ward level.
- Undertake Phlebotomy duties as required.
Working for our organisation
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, ambitious, kind and enthusiastic person to join our team who are committed to providing high quality, women centred care.
As a trust, we care for approximately 6000 births every year and cover a very diverse population. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone, who is passionate about making a difference to join our highly skilled team in the Antenatal clinic
We want to help you develop and enhance your skills and maximise your potential. We actively encourage staff development and have a fantastic clinical education team to provide our in house, multidisciplinary development training.
Our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OHWS) offers a comprehensive service and provides highly experienced, qualified professionals to assist and guide you in managing occupational health and wellbeing issues.
Services available include
· PMA’s available within the unit
· Energy Pod
· Meditation and Yoga
· Discounted Gym membership
· Tusker car scheme
· Smoking cessation
· Financial support
And much more!!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a hospital or other health care environment
- Experience for undertaking phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
- Clerical experience
- Computer literate
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 In Direct Care
- Key Skills- Numeracy & Literacy
Desirable criteria
- Basic first Aid cert
- Food Handling Cert
- Baby friendly initiative
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Active listening skills
- awareness of trust care values
- awareness of role of MSW
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
- Nazmeen Bibi
- Job title
- Antenatal Outpatients Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01215074599
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