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Job summary

Main area
Maternity Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-8204269
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£25,272 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/09/2026 08:00

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Maternity Care Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT    COMPASSION    TEAMWORK    PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POST, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE RIGHT TO WORK.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Inpatient Area as a Maternity Care Assistant within maternity services. We have posts available both on delivery suite and the inpatient wards.

The Maternity Care Assistant provides support to the Midwifery and medical team via this exciting and varied role. You will be working as part of the team in the Inpatient service but may on occasions be required to provide support to other clinical areas within our maternity unit.  These areas provide an opportunity to gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge.

 

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants should be able to work a variety of day and night shifts patterns across a 7 day service including weekends and all bank holidays.  A preference for full time or part time working should be stated on the application form.

 

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE EARLY IF HIGH VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed. 

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce 

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will need to have good computer skills, administrative skills, attention to detail and good communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health care or equivalent experience
  • Care certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable criteria
  • One year’s formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of providing high quality care
  • Understanding of Safeguarding issues
  • Experience of using hospital patient record system

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
  • IT / computer skills
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Melissa Dodds
Job title
Interim Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922656425

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS