Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 2/3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 359-6505528-T3-A
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Salary
- £24,465 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Maternity Support Worker
Band 2/3
Job overview
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust delivers maternity care to over 6000 women and families per year and we are proud of our excellent facilities which offer women real choice in place of birth.
Our maternity services offer 2 Midwifery Led Birth Centres in Maidstone and Crowborough which provide care to women with low risk pregnancies, whilst the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury offers both midwifery and obstetric care for women whose pregnancies are both low and high risk. We achieve 1:1 care for all women choosing to birth with us, in every birth setting - Home Birth, Midwifery Led and Obstetric Led Departments.
We have been nominated several times for RCM awards and are internationally recognised for our research and practises into ‘Kangaroo Care’, for the promotion of well-being in transitional care babies.
We have a vibrant workforce, and encourage the sharing of ideas and innovation from staff, to contribute to the evolution of our services, and shaping our strategy.
Please note that if you are currently on or are looking to move to a visa that requires sponsorship by MTW- you would only meet the UKVI sponsorship eligibility criteria if you have over 2 years permanent NHS experience in a clinical role as per agenda for change pay circular.
Main duties of the job
- • To ensure pregnant people and their babies are treated with respect and kindness, maintaining dignity and privacy at all times.
- • To provide support to the multidisciplinary team with clinical and non-clinical practices in order to provide women centred care.
- • To undertake a range of delegated duties without direct supervision from a Midwife/ Registered Practitioner unless required.
- • Contribute to the overall philosophy of continually improving care to the woman and her baby.
- • Participate in the collection of data for research and audit purposes and/or to improve care to the pregnant people and their baby(ies).
- • To provide care to women and their babies within the boundaries of his/her existing knowledge and skills at all times.
- • Maintain safety for pregnant people and their visitors at all times.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if this is going to be problematic: [email protected]), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold a nationally approved Care Certificate – this must have been obtained in a healthcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Functional skills English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade G/1 or above.
- Hold an NVQ/ Diploma level 3 in Healthcare/ Midwifery or level 3 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post.
- Knowledge of principles of confidentiality
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
- Can understand and communicate factual information accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to deliver patient care under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the telephone
- Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
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
- Charlotte Sumner
- Job title
- Maternity Workforce Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01892 634112
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