NHS
Maternity Care Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: C9272-25-0538?language=en&page=469&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Experience of working with people using customer care skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge and understanding of maternity service delivery
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Basic maths and literacy
- Agree to undertake the Care Certificate education and training package
- Vocational qualifications at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience
- GCSE Grade c/level 4 in Maths and English or equivalent i.e. functional skills level 2
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multi-disciplinary team
- Well motivated, genuine desire to care for people
- Must be able to work within a team and independently under direction
- Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery of personal care
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
- Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs
- Experience of working with people using customer care skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge and understanding of maternity service delivery
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Basic maths and literacy
- Agree to undertake the Care Certificate education and training package
- Vocational qualifications at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience
- GCSE Grade c/level 4 in Maths and English or equivalent i.e. functional skills level 2
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multi-disciplinary team
- Well motivated, genuine desire to care for people
- Must be able to work within a team and independently under direction
- Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery of personal care
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
- Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs
Job summary
We are looking for Maternity Care Assistants to work in various areas across both Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites; covering the full spectrum of 24 hours, 7 day service.
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team assisting with the care of the patient's physical and personal needs, ensuring a high standard of care is achieved, working within the agreed policy and procedures. Acknowledging individual cultural needs respecting privacy and dignity.
Main duties of the job
This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to join the maternity teams and expand their knowledge and skills.
The midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient.
It is essential that you have the ability to work independently following the shift leaders designated tasks.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
272-7411227
Job locations
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Sites
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualification and Training
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualification and Training
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Sites
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Sites
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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