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
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
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
Documents to download
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
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