Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 23 hours per week (Shift work)
- Job ref
- 374-LBCG6926
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- St Leonards-On-Sea
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Maternity Support Worker
Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
The Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is an acute obstetric unit offering 24hr care for both low and high risk pregnant people. You would be working as part of the midwifery team assisting the qualified staff with the care of the mother and baby under the supervision and direction of the midwife.
You would be expected to actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in accordance with agreed standards and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
• To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
• To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
• To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding
• To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required
• To maintain accurate records
• To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills.
- A desire to care for pregnant women and new mothers
- Able to work as part of a team
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of needs of pregnant / postnatal women
- Understanding the principles of adult & child protection
other
Essential criteria
- Neat, tidy appearance
- Ability to fulfil the travelling requirements of the post
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment in line with moving and handling training
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
- Satisfactory general education and evidence of additional training relevant to role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous/ current experience in health or social care environment
- Experience of working independantly as well as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working as a maternity support worker
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Claire Croft
- Job title
- Frank Shaw Ward Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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