Overview

BHRUT maternity department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic band 3 maternity support worker with previous experience in the care industry. You will be supporting midwives, nurses, nursery nurses and doctors to provide care to the women and babies in the department. The successful candidate will be part of the maternity unit rotation working in all clinical areas, including antenatal clinics, maternity theatres, in-patient ward areas and labour ward. You should have previous experience of working with the public. A good standard of numeracy and literacy and a flexible approach to work in any area of maternity.Responsibilities

Assist in the provision of care to women and their babies during ante-natal, delivery and postnatal periods, alongside registered health care professionals.Provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and newborn infants accessing maternity services, potentially based within specialist and integrated teams (e.g., theatre, fetal medicine units, community hubs).Act as a point of contact for women and their families, providing clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support; provide information and signpost to other health sector organisations as appropriate.Report directly to registered practitioners where planned care and tasks have been provided or delegated.Undertake routine clerical duties to support the smooth running of the midwifery team.Proactively monitor and anticipate patients’ needs within the boundaries of the role description.About the organisation

Our patients benefit from a range of services including Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. The majority of our 8,000 staff come from diverse backgrounds and many work flexibly. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.Qualifications and requirements

Previous experience in the care industry; ability to work with the public; strong numeracy and literacy; flexible to work in any area of maternity; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and under supervision of registered practitioners. Please review the full job description and person specification prior to applying.Application information

All new staff appointed are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process or assistance, contact Salmana So, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 8902. The advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025.

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