Maternity Support Worker(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate and motivated Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join our maternity team at the Princess Alexandra Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside midwives and other healthcare professionals to support women and their babies throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Your contribution will help ensure care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in line with each woman’s individual needs, values, and preferences.

If you are passionate about women’s health and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking maternity service, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and their families during the postnatal period
• Assist midwives with a range of clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure high standards of care
• Build positive, professional relationships with mothers and families, communicating individual needs clearly to the midwifery team
• Support women with personal care following delivery, maintaining dignity, privacy, and cultural sensitivity at all times
• Monitor and record changes in skin condition, elimination, and general wellbeing, escalating concerns promptly to the Registered Midwife
• Assist with nutrition and hydration, ensuring intake is recorded accurately and reflects clinical and personal requirements
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate documentation in line with Trust and national standards
• Carry out clerical and ward-based administrative tasks as directed by the Ward Manager
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Healthcare Certificate

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Experience supporting infant feeding choices (training can be provided)

About the Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the main provider of acute and specialist services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of approximately 500,000 people, which increases significantly during peak visitor seasons.

We employ around 6,700 staff and operate with an annual budget of approximately £580 million. As a teaching hospital, we work closely with:

• University of Exeter Medical School
• University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Peninsula Dental School

The Knowledge Spa at Royal Cornwall Hospital supports ongoing education and professional development across clinical and non-clinical roles.

We are proud to be a research-active organisation, with strong links to the South West Clinical School, promoting clinical academic careers for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals.

Pre-Employment Requirements

To work within the NHS, successful applicants must complete:

• Identity verification
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Right to Work in the UK verification
• Sponsorship & Flexible Working
• Flexible working options may be available and can be discussed at interview
• Visa sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed

Important Information

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
• Full Job Description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents

Helpful External Guidance (UK Government & NHS)

• Right to Work in the UK
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
• NHS Employment Checks Standards
• Skilled Worker visa information
• NHS Careers – Maternity Support Worker role overview