Job Description

MATERNITY RECRUITMENT EVENT.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and committed maternity support workers, to join our perinatal team at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.



We have roles available in our inpatient areas which include delivery suite, midwifery lead unit, postnatal and antenatal wards as well as roles in our community settings.



Applicants will be expected to work independently whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives. this will include breastfeeding support, phlebotomy, providing care for new mothers and their babies during the postnatal period, supporting midwives , undertaking neonatal bloods spot test and performing weight checks for babies. you will also be required to work with electronic maternity records and be responsible for clinical stock and equipment.



Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.



We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.



Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.



Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . " It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.



We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.



Please see attached and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.



If you do not hold a level 3 qualification, this could be offered to you to support your continued development once employed.