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Maternity Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Part-time
SouthamptonCompetitive salaryA-levels or equivalentPublic SectorPosted 19 March 2026
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About this role

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential:

  • Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting
  • Level 3 qualification in healthcare, e.g. NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard
  • Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
  • Self-motivated and, conscientious
  • Aware of personal limitations
  • Willing to engage with and learn from peers

Desirable:

  • Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
  • Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking
  • Commitment to undertaking additional training corresponding to speciality
  • Experience of a maternity service or similar
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Trust values

Essential:

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential:

  • Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting
  • Level 3 qualification in healthcare, e.g. NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard
  • Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
  • Self-motivated and, conscientious
  • Aware of personal limitations
  • Willing to engage with and learn from peers

Desirable:

  • Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
  • Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking
  • Commitment to undertaking additional training corresponding to speciality
  • Experience of a maternity service or similar
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Trust values

Essential:

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

Interested in this role?

Apply Now