Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Midwifery Support Worker.
The post holder will support and assist midwives in the delivery of holistic, high quality; evidence based antenatal and postnatal care to women and their families.
The post holder will undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.
Main duties of the job
This role provides support to Midwives ensuring that women receive high standards of maternity care throughout our service.
You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills, with full training and support provided, and also have the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of the multi-professional team.The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that covers weekends and Bank holidays.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
166-FC-7416350
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow ,
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• -GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• -GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• -NVQ Level 3 in Health care
• -Commit to undertake in-house training.
• -Care certificate

Desirable

• -Care Certificate Supervisor

Experience
Essential

• -NHS experience
• -Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• -Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• -Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially

Desirable

• -One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting
• -Experience of using hospital patient record system
• -Experience of providing high quality care
• -Evidence of continuing professional development
• -Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• -Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• -Effective written and verbal communication skills
• -Ability to prioritise workload.
• -Ability to work without direct supervision.
• -Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• -Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns.
• -Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.
• -Demonstrate attention to detail.
• -IT / computer skills

Personal Attributes
Essential

• -Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• -Positive attitude to training and development.
• - Reliable
• - Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays

Desirable

• Ability to travel

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• -GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• -GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• -NVQ Level 3 in Health care
• -Commit to undertake in-house training.
• -Care certificate

Desirable

• -Care Certificate Supervisor

Experience
Essential

• -NHS experience
• -Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• -Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• -Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially

Desirable

• -One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting
• -Experience of using hospital patient record system
• -Experience of providing high quality care
• -Evidence of continuing professional development
• -Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• -Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• -Effective written and verbal communication skills
• -Ability to prioritise workload.
• -Ability to work without direct supervision.
• -Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• -Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns.
• -Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.
• -Demonstrate attention to detail.
• -IT / computer skills

Personal Attributes
Essential

• -Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• -Positive attitude to training and development.
• - Reliable
• - Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays

Desirable

• Ability to travel

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -

Skills Required