Trainee Maternity Support Worker

>Job summary Closing Date: 29.10.26 Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 30.10.26 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: w/c 02.11.26 Under the supervision of a registered midwife provide woman centred, family focussed support and care. To work with mothers and their families in the promotion of health throughout the pregnancy and childbirth journey. This will involve being able to work across maternity services in both the hospital and community settings as a team member with other health professionals providing care for mothers, babies and their families. Direct care of the mother and baby, family support and clerical duties under supervision of a registered midwife. Upon successful completion of a Maternity Support Worker Skills and Competency Passport progression will occur to a Maternity Support Worker Band 3 role. Main duties of the job Provide care to women and their families under the direction/supervision of a midwife. Work with the service towards implementing national standards and improvements in maternity care e.g. continuity of carer Act in a professional manner at all times Contribute to and maintain accurate, clear and reliable records, including the documentation of any care given to mothers and babies, including the use of electronic patients records Be responsible for the safe keeping and maintenance of all equipment used Acknowledge your personal and professional limitations, liaising with and referring to midwives and other relevant health professionals at all times Provide physical and emotional support for mothers and babies as part of the team with the support of a midwife and report any adverse findings to the midwife Following training, prepare for and perform specific delegated clinical procedures - e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urine testing, weighing mothers and babies, obtaining venous blood samples and neonatal blood tests, removal of cannula and catheters, blood glucose testing Ask for, listen to and value the views of women and their families regarding their birth experience, and discuss this with the midwives in order to develop the service in an appropriate, woman-centred manner About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 389-26-8347704 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Health and Safety/Risk Management The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staffand visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc". Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Patient and Public Involvement All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Environment and Sustainability All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner Infection Prevention and Control All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections. This includes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control Training as provided by the Foundation Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard infection control precautions including Hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control. Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system. Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with our safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust which are available on the Trust intranet pages. Job description Job responsibilities Health and Safety/Risk Management The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staffand visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc". Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Patient and Public Involvement All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Environment and Sustainability All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner Infection Prevention and Control All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health ca