JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY To contribute to the provision of evidence based professional midwifery services. This job summary outlines the expected role for a Maternity Assistant working at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). It reflects the role which has been agreed by all of the six Trusts within the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS). The post holder will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working, including antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.
The role of the post holder is to undertake, under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife or other member of the maternity team, tasks and duties to support the delivery of maternity care. The post holder is required to have basic knowledge of maternity care and may carry out clinical and administrative duties, for which they have been appropriately trained, within their area of work. The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined, Trust specific competencies following appointment to the post; including the Care Certificate. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met.
Support will be given to the post holder to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. Please see attached for full job description and personal specification.
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