Neonatal Support Worker
LocationWolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/27/2026
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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
The primary role of the Maternity/Neonatal Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife/nurse and the wider multidisciplinary team; to provide a safe and holistic approach to care.
The midwife/nurse is ultimately responsible for the care of the new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife/nurse that the MSW/NSW assists with and provides clinical care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational, and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman’s and her families’ wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill.
Understand the MSW’s/NSW’s scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.
Administrative Duties
The midwife/nurse is ultimately responsible for the care of the new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife/nurse that the MSW/NSW assists with and provides clinical care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational, and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman’s and her families’ wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill.
Understand the MSW’s/NSW’s scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.
Administrative Duties
Ensure that all clinical documentation written or electronic is accurately and confidentially, collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance.
Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
Participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local policy and guidance.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
For further details / inform
Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
Participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local policy and guidance.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
For further details / inform
al visits contact: Name: Sarah Crowshaw Job title: Neonatal Unit Manager Email address: sarah.crowshaw@nhs.net