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About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel
Contact
- Address
- Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust
- OUHC HR Department,
- 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre
- Garsington Road
- Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2PG
- Contact Number
- 01865 741186
Community Maternity Support Worker
Closed for applications on: 11-Jan-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 11-Jan-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Bicester Community Midwives
- Address
- Lower Farm Barns
- Town
- Bicester
- Postcode
- OX27 7LT
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Grade
- Band 3
Specialty
- Main area
- Maternity
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.
Bicester Community Midwifery Team is located at Bucknell, but work from different sites across Bicester and perform home visits when required. It is a team made up of Midwives, Maternity support workers, and an administrator.
We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. We provide a mixture of antenatal, postnatal and birthing care. The role can include duties such as home visits, supporting in running clinics, breastfeeding support, maternal observations, stocking up the area and some cleaning duties. If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
We are happy to consider part-time/full-time applicants.
Please note: This role includes unsocial hours working, including weekends and on calls.
*Applicants must hold a full UK drivers license and have access to a car*
Advert
As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals and
through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate
consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitate
the training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Full job description can be viewed within this advert.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness including completion of the Care certificate
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team
- Ability to act on own initiative and able to motivate oneself
Improving Quality and Developing Practice
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for.
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work under direct and indirect supervision
- Reliable and organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable.
- Smart professional appearance adhering to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism
- To support and orientate new staff.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
- Hold a valid driving license and have access to a car for work purposes
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Grensted
- Job title
- Bicester Community Midwives Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Additional Contact: [email protected]
Please contact with any queries about the role.
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