Employer: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Title: Maternity Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £25,760 – £27,476 per year
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
Closing Date: 24/06/2026 23:59

Role Overview

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic Maternity Healthcare Support Workers to join the team at Princess Alexandra Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital. The role supports the midwifery team in delivering high standards of care to women and their babies.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of care by assisting clinical staff while respecting the individual needs, rights, beliefs, and preferences of each woman.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive team supporting women through pregnancy and early motherhood.

Main Duties

• Support midwifery staff with clinical duties
• Build rapport with mothers and families and communicate needs to midwives
• Assist women with personal hygiene and postnatal care while respecting privacy and preferences
• Record and report changes in skin condition, bodily functions, and clinical observations
• Assist with eating and drinking, ensuring appropriate diet and fluid intake
• Maintain accurate intake and care records
• Report any changes or concerns to the Registered Midwife
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Perform clerical duties as directed by the Ward Manager

About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving around 470,000 people.

The Trust operates across three main hospital sites:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro
• St Michael’s Hospital, Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance

RCHT employs around 6,700 staff and operates approximately 780 inpatient beds. It is also a teaching hospital partnered with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The organisation is committed to clinical development, research, and innovation, with the Knowledge Spa supporting education and training for healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• NVQ Level 2 (Health) or Healthcare Certificate
• Maths and English grade C or above
• Experience within a care setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable skills include venepuncture and knowledge of infant feeding support, with training provided where needed.

Working for the NHS Trust

To work within the NHS, applicants must complete:

• Identity checks
• Qualification and registration checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Flexible working may be available and can be discussed at interview. Sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Applicants who do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

The Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of patients and staff. It is also a non-smoking organisation.

How to Apply

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