Maternity Support Worker

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Maternity Support Worker for the QEQM Maternity team.

The successful applicant will be part of the midwifery team to deliver high quality person-centred care. Supervision and support are provided by Registered Midwives.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.

Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Heath & Care Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 4 and above, as Band 2 & 3 do not meet the minimum salary requirement from 9th April 2025

Main duties of the job

The MSWs will undertake fundamental personal care duties including: bathing; toileting; and dressing; as well as care for neonate's personal needs. Supporting parents in the transition to their new family unit. This role includes supporting with infant feeding needs. The role also includes undertaking a limited range of delegated clinical skills care duties including: taking and recording patients' and neonatal vital observations, blood glucose monitoring of patient and neonate; observing patients for sign of agitation or distress, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannula, phlebotomy and removal of catheters. MSWs working in maternity and neonatal environments, will be able to complete pregnancy testing, routine maternal and neonatal observations and clinical duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service within the hospital setting.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.