Job summaryWe are excited to have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, organised individual to join our team on Antenatal Clinic here at Whittington Health. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of Antenatal Clinic, including room allocation, equipment maintenance and daily checks, including emergency equipment and environmental audits. You must have NHS experience as a healthcare support worker and have administration skills, and be confident with computer systems.
Main duties of the job- Manage the referrals to Obstetric services submitted via Anglia Ice.
- Maintain the daily/weekly pharmacy order in collaboration with the midwives and pharmacy staff.
- Participate in the preparation for elective caesarean sections- taking swabs etc.
- Support the clinical activity of the Antenatal Clinic- performing skills within the scope of a band 4 MSW.
- Manage the telephone enquiries to Antenatal Clinic as well as online enquiries, as part of the MDT.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.
About usWhittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
DetailsClosing date: 02 November 2026
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389 a year Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 220-WHT-8357805
Job responsibilitiesThis is a hybrid role with both clinical, patient facing duties and administrative support tasks.
The post holder is expected to assist the MDT with clinical tasks such as the taking of observations, phlebotomy, and carbon monoxide measurement. Administrative tasks will include the safe and efficient management of referrals to obstetric services, closely collaborating with the obstetric consultant team and specialist midwives.
Person SpecificationEducation and Qualifications- Educated to GCSE A* - C level (or equivalent) in English, Maths and IT
- Commitment to in-house training including undertaking Care Certificate if not already completed
- Has an NVQ (or equivalent) in a health and social care related subject at Level 3 or above
Skills and Abilities- Strong written and verbal communication skills: including IT, written and oral
- Approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify, respond to and evaluate own learning needs.
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries and limitations
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Clinical skills competencies including adult observations and venepuncture
- Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience- Experience of work in a healthcare setting.
- Evidence of Continuing Personal and Professional Development.
Personal Qualities- Shows a willingness to learn new things.
- Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible approach towards their work.
- Committed to the development of excellent quality services.
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer name: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Whittington Health, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: High Risk Specialist Midwife Jill Davies, jill.davies5@nhs.net, 02072883537
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