Maternity Support Worker Development Lead

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic maternity support worker (MSW) who is passionate about providing support to develop their colleagues. The MSW framework provides an outline of required skills for all MSWs, and the successful postholder will be responsible for working with all MSW's across the Trust ensure they continue to meet the requirements of the MSW framework. They will also support newly appointed colleagues to achieve the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the operational matrons, support with on-boarding and training of newly appointed MSWs to meet the requirements of the national MSW framework

Support with on-going training and development of MSWs across the breadth of maternity services

Support with the appraisal process for MSWs

Provide 1-2-1 support within the clinical setting as required

Identify opportunities to engage MSWs in quality improvement within the scope of their role and improve job satisfaction

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE Grade C English Language or equivalent
• Secondary education
• Completion of Trust care certificate

Special circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly, across both sites.
• Willingness to support other areas of the service as the need arises

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a maternity healthcare setting
• Experience of teaching both individuals and groups
• Previous experience of working within a Ward/Community setting
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Patient confidentiality
• Good communication skills both verbally and written to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate ability to organise own workload, prioritise and take initiative where necessary
• Logical approach to work, thorough and accurate
• Be flexible and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally; open, pleasant, and confident manner
• Computer literacy eg can use email, write documents, use internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Trust and use of electronic patient record system
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• GCSE Grade C English Language or equivalent
• Secondary education
• Completion of Trust care certificate

Special circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly, across both sites.
• Willingness to support other areas of the service as the need arises

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a maternity healthcare setting
• Experience of teaching both individuals and groups
• Previous experience of working within a Ward/Community setting
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Patient confidentiality
• Good communication skills both verbally and written to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate ability to organise own workload, prioritise and take initiative where necessary
• Logical approach to work, thorough and accurate
• Be flexible and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally; open, pleasant, and confident manner
• Computer literacy eg can use email, write documents, use internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Trust and use of electronic patient record system
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

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