Job summary
The Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is an acute obstetric unit offering 24hr care for both low and high risk pregnant people. You would be working as part of the midwifery team assisting the qualified staff with the care of the mother and baby under the supervision and direction of the midwife.

You would be expected to actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in accordance with agreed standards and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

• To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
• To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
• To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding
• To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required
• To maintain accurate records
• To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-LBCG6926
Job locations: Conquest, The Ridge, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Essential: Good communication skills; A desire to care for pregnant women and new mothers; Able to work as part of a team; Effective interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative
• Desirable: Understanding of needs of pregnant / postnatal women; Understanding the principles of adult & child protection

Other

• Essential: Neat, tidy appearance; Ability to fulfil the travelling requirements of the post; Must be able to safely carry essential equipment in line with moving and handling training

Qualifications / Training

• Essential: National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience; Satisfactory general education and evidence of additional training relevant to role

Experience

• Essential: Previous/ current experience in health or social care environment; Experience of working independently as well as part of a team
• Desirable: Previous experience of working as a maternity support worker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest, The Ridge, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Frank Shaw Ward Matron, Claire Croft, clairecroft@nhs.net

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