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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
190-1003-DIR-A-S
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Jessop Wing
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£24,465 Per annum pro rata for part time staff
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/12/2025 23:59
Interview date
17/12/2025

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Maternity Care Assistant (MCA)

NHS AfC: Band 2

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy labour ward team at Jessops, as a maternity care assistant (MCA).

 The primary role of the MCA is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care with the provision of care to women, their babies and families.

The MCA with undertake a range of activities and is responsible for contributing to the smooth running of the maternity unit utilising and upholding PROUD values.

If you share our passion, drive and values in ensuring women and birthing people and their families receive quality and compassionate care, then we would like to hear from you. 

 

Main duties of the job

Cleaning rooms.

Cleaning breastfeeding equipment.

Assist in the delivery of care to women and their babies under the direction of a Registered Midwife/Nurse or MSW including personal hygiene needs, ensuring diet and fluids are given when required, assistance to the toilet, ensure women are comfortable, safeguard the well-being and health of women and babies in their care reporting concerns promptly.

Report any faults within the environments to estates.

Escort women or babies to other departments when necessary.

Removal of cannulas and safe disposal.

Assisting with the application of thrombo embolus stockings.

Printing of patient labels and wristbands.

Ensuring the unit is kept stocked and tidy.

 

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

 

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to, and successful completion of the Care Certificate from an approved awarder, or commitment to successful completion the Care Certificate within 12 weeks from start of employment
  • Commitment to, and successful completion of a maternity specific inhouse training day to cover required competencies
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade D/3 or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Health Care / health related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of multi-professional and team working
  • Experience of working in a Health Care environment or experience as a carer

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
  • Able to undertake frequent periods of physical activity e.g., moving and assisting patients as required with mechanical aids
  • Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
Desirable criteria
  • IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Cowling
Job title
Labour Ward Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 226 8610
Additional information

If you would like some further information, please contact [email protected].

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