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CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER/MATERNITY ASSISTANT
22.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Maternity support worker/to join the midwifery team within Helme Chase Maternity Unit.
Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.
Informal enquiries to: Samantha Connelly, Helme Chase/Community Manager 01539 795375
The successful candidate will take a key role in supporting the midwifery staff by providing individualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife. Knowledge of women’s health issues and experience within both hospital and community setting is essential however training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding and maternal and neonatal screening.
- Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
- Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
- Support midwives in providing information and advice on health promotion and antenatal education
- Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
- Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
- Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Connelly Job title: Helme Chase Maternity Unit Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01539 795375
Samantha Connelly
Helme Chase Maternity Unit Manager
01539 795375
