FAQs
What is the primary role of a Maternity Support Worker at Northampton General Hospital?
The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support, and collaborate with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe and holistic, woman-centred care.
What are the training requirements for the Maternity Support Worker position?
The MSW will be provided with appropriate training specific to the clinical setting in which they are working, including antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care, and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.
Is the position of Maternity Support Worker a rotational role?
Yes, the post is rotational, meaning that the employee will work in various clinical settings within the maternity services.
What recognition have Northampton General Hospital's Community Midwifery Services received?
The services were awarded the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Award for Excellence in Care During a Global Pandemic in 2021 and the Race Matters RCM Award in 2021.
What values does Northampton General Hospital promote?
The hospital promotes values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Courage.
How does Northampton General Hospital approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?
The hospital encourages applications from individuals identifying with all protected groups, particularly those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in the hospital.
Who can I contact for more information about the Maternity Support Worker position?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sam Sibanda, Workforce Matron, at samukeliso.sibanda@nhs.net or call 01604 544291. You can also reach Debra Honey, Ward Manager, at debra.honey@nhs.net.
What facilities are included in the Maternity Services at Northampton General Hospital?
The Maternity Services include a modern alongside Birth Centre, a consultant-led Labour Ward, a dedicated Obstetric theatre, a higher observation ward, a Bereavement Suite, a Maternity Day Unit, and a ward for inpatient antenatal and postnatal mothers and babies, among others.
What initiatives does the hospital have in place for staff wellbeing?
The hospital has wellbeing initiatives to support staff, as well as programs to recognize colleagues through the Maternity Stars and Daisy award schemes.