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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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1, College Lawn
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AG
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Maternity Support Worker - Obstetric Theatres/Recovery, Band 3 - C9318-25-0229
Gloucester
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Maternity Support Worker. This role is specifically to support the midwives working in obstetric theatres by caring for women who have had caesarean births, and their babies, in the obstetric recovery department. This is a busy department comprised of midwives, obstetric doctors, anaesthetists, theatre assistants, and maternity support workers. Your role will be vital in providing the best care to families post-surgery, and you will be a valued member of the team.
This role offers flexible hours to work around an elective theatre list; this will include 8-hour shifts from approximately 08:30 - 16:30. This is a weekday-only role and will not cover nights or weekends.
Main duties of the job
Your daily duties will be varied but may include:
- blood pressure monitoring
- oxygen saturation levels
- body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate for both adults and babies
- glucose monitoring for both adults and babies
- collection and testing of urine
- wound swabs
- removal of urinary catheters
- taking blood samples for both adults and babies
- personal care of women and birthing people
- assisting midwives with weighing blood loss during births
- personal care of babies
- feeding support, both breastfeeding and bottle feeding
- recording your actions accurately in relevant IT systems
About us
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
318-25-T0171
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (The Women's Centre)
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.
Closing date for applications: 06-03-2025
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674
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