Community Maternity Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Maternity Support Worker with an existing NVQ 3 (or equivalent) qualification as identified on the person specification to work within a community midwifery team. Although based in Totnes, you will also provide cross cover to the other midwifery teams in the Torbay and South Devon locality.

Your role will encompass supporting the integrated midwifery service with the provision of safe, effective and evidence based care to all women and their families using the maternity services. This will include clinical activities, admin and clerical duties and housekeeping, whilst at all times liaising with the Midwives. The clinical responsibilities involve support of new parents, parent education, feeding support, venepuncture & undertaking new-born blood spot tests.

To enable you to be successful in this role, we offer a comprehensive period of induction and training to the successful candidate.

For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Rickerby either by phone (01803 547607) or email (michelle.rickerby@nhs.net).

• To liaise with other members of multidisciplinary team e.g. Health Visitors, GP’s, Children’s Centres regarding mothers and babies, respecting confidentiality at all times
• Assist in the provision of high-quality care to mothers and babies
• To undertake tasks and duties for which midwifery training is not required on both mothers and babies and report any deviations from normal parameters to the midwife
• To carry out additional tasks as delegated by the Registered Midwife once appropriate training has been given (see responsibility)

Why work with us - Our team are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people then you could be a real asset to our Maternity Services .

You will be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our team members to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat or trekking across the moors you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Rickerby Job title: Team Leader Email address: michelle.rickerby@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 547607