Maternity Care Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 18

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
People, HR & Administration
Healthcare

Requirements

- Current Band 2 Maternity care assistant
- MCA Care Certificate
- Maternity Specific training days
- Baby friendly training (passed assessments)
- Venepuncture
- MCA Passport of competencies

Responsibilities

- Provide support to midwifery staff in the direct provision and support of patient care
- Provide a range of non-midwifery duties ensuring an efficient service to the ward and community at all times

FAQs

What is the working schedule for the Maternity Care Assistant position?

The position is part-time, requiring 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Is previous experience required for the position?

Yes, previous experience as a Maternity Care Assistant is essential.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

You need to be a current Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant and have completed the MCA Care Certificate.

Are there specific training requirements for this role?

Yes, you must have attended maternity-specific training days and passed the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) two-day training.

Is the role primarily based at the Crowthorne Hub?

Yes, the role is primarily at the Crowthorne Hub, but you may occasionally support other community teams.

Is driving a requirement for this position?

Yes, the ability to drive is essential for the role.

Are there opportunities for further professional development in this role?

Yes, full training will be provided, and there are opportunities to work towards or achieve the MCA Passport of competencies.

What primary duties will I be responsible for as a Maternity Care Assistant?

Key duties include supporting midwives, assisting with newborn care, taking bloodspot samples, and performing some administrative tasks.

What qualities are important for a Maternity Care Assistant?

Important qualities include being level-headed, calm in a busy environment, having good customer care skills, and demonstrating care and compassion.

Is there support for public health issues in this role?

Yes, you will be a front-line ambassador for public health issues as part of your responsibilities.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.