Maternity Support Worker

Job responsibilities

Arrange and process microbiological specimens. Obtain capillary blood sample for glucose analysis, in line with Trust policy and guidelines.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualification
• Care Certificate or commitment to complete
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Healthcare or equivalent level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject
• Computer skills
• Basic understanding of the Data Protection Act
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Understanding of the need for patient focused care
• Understanding of the need for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the job role within maternity services.

Experience

Essential

• Evidences values associated with NHS constitution and commitment to role development
• Experience working with the public and customer care skills

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience within health and social care setting relevant to role
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty
• Computer skills including Excel and Microsoft
• Able to organise own workload
• Able to use initiative
• Able to work in a calm manner in a pressured environment
• Able to work within a diverse team
• Able to work under supervision
• Able to recognise when to escalate to a senior member of staff

Personal and people development

Essential

• Evidence of continuous Professional Development
• Willingness to learn
• Recognises own limitations
• Commitment to undertake any necessary training

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W73009 Ward 9 (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)