University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Senior Maternity Support Worker
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Job Opportunity: Band 4 Senior Maternity Support Worker
Key Information
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Role Title
Band 4 Senior Maternity Support Worker (MSW)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and committed Senior Maternity Support Workers (MSW) to join our substance misuse and safeguarding team within University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
Purpose of the Role
Level 4 MSWs play a vital role in delivering integrated maternity services to women and their families during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. They will:
- Liaise with various community and hospital-based services
- Enhance service delivery through direct care provision
- Act as a key point of contact for support or signposting
Education/Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for Band 4 MSWs through one of the following routes:
- Completion of an apprenticeship route
- Successful completion of a Level 5 FDSci (Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care)
- Successful completion of years 1 and 2 of a pre-registration midwifery programme (see person specification for further details).
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Key Responsibilities
- Utilise enhanced skills across the range of maternity services
- Support specialist and multidisciplinary teams, including but not limited to:
- Midwives
- Health visitors
- Safeguarding lead nurses
- Mental health nurses
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Social workers
- General practitioners
- Prison officers
- Peer-support workers
Further Details
See the job description and person specification ([link redirects to correct information]).
About University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM)
The Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM NHS Trust) is one of the largest and most modern NHS Trusts in the country, serving around three million people. The Trust operates across:
- Royal Stoke Hospital (Stoke-on-Trent)
- County Hospital (Stafford)
We are highly regarded for our:
- Facilities
- Teaching
- Research
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Our role also includes being the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
Commitment to Staff Development
- Employees of all roles contribute significantly here at UHNM.
- We offer a wide range of development packages ensuring career progression opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion
UHNM fosters a culture of inclusion, providing:
- Equal opportunities for career development
- A commitment to being a diverse and inclusive employer
- A supportive environment where all staff feel valued and respected
We emphasise the importance of upholding our Trust values—collaboratively co-created by staff, patients, and carers—which unite us collectively.
Why UHNM Invests in Staff
We believe that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff directly enhances patient care. Our employees are as essential as the communities we serve.
Contact for Further Information (Informal Visits/Queries)
Name: Mandy Stenson Job Title: Named Midwife for Safeguarding Email: Mandy.Stenson@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone: 01782 671067
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