Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Healthcare Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Exercise Therapist
GBP 27,106 - 28,850 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2426178


Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Maternity Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) vacancies across our clinical departments in maternity at Frimley Park Hospital.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best MCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

*Please note that interviews for the position will be face to face only*.

Main duties of the job

As a Maternity Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered midwife. You will be primarily assisting the midwifery team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always clinically support your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Details
Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-HSH040

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

These are some of the Clinical tasks you may be expected to deliver as a Band 3 MCA at FHFT - please refer to the attached full Job Description for a more expanded list.

  • To assist members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain patients fundamentalneeds and ensure patient safety.
  • To carry out duties in support and under supervision of a Registered Midwife.
  • To participate in direct patient care and other general duties within the employedclinical area.
  • To provide support and leadership to other maternity care assistants and assistwith a range of both clinical and non-clinical duties.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy. If you are on a Graduate Visa with less than 1 year remaining we will not be able to progress with your application beyond Shortlisting.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Job description
Job responsibilities

These are some of the Clinical tasks you may be expected to deliver as a Band 3 MCA at FHFT - please refer to the attached full Job Description for a more expanded list.

  • To assist members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain patients fundamentalneeds and ensure patient safety.
  • To carry out duties in support and under supervision of a Registered Midwife.
  • To participate in direct patient care and other general duties within the employedclinical area.
  • To provide support and leadership to other maternity care assistants and assistwith a range of both clinical and non-clinical duties.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy. If you are on a Graduate Visa with less than 1 year remaining we will not be able to progress with your application beyond Shortlisting.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Evidence of general education e.g. GSCE's or equivalent
  • NVQ ll in Healthcare or equivalent
  • Completion of care certificate
Training
Essential
  • Maternity Specific training days
Desirable
  • MCA Passport of competencies
Experience
Essential
  • Previous maternity care experience
  • Previous customer care experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
  • Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
  • Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Evidence of general education e.g. GSCE's or equivalent
  • NVQ ll in Healthcare or equivalent
  • Completion of care certificate
Training
Essential
  • Maternity Specific training days
Desirable
  • MCA Passport of competencies
Experience
Essential
  • Previous maternity care experience
  • Previous customer care experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
  • Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
  • Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)