Job overview

 The post holder will assist the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of high-quality, effective and compassionate family-centred maternity service; to ensure optimal care for women and babies and will work as part of the Maternity Improvement Team.

The post holder will lead and provide support and education to Maternity Support Workers, from initial recruitment to induction and ongoing development including support with education and training programs in both the hospital and community setting. 

They will role model high standards of clinical practice and leadership, ensuring that maternity support workers provide a high standard of practice based on current guidelines, policies, standards and national competencies. Working as part of the wider education team they will assist in the implementation of new guidelines, policies, and improvement initiatives in all areas of maternity.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.