Maternity Support Worker

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