Maternity Support Worker

Maternity Support Worker – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Visa Sponsorship: Yes – applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Sponsorship remains subject to eligibility and the employer’s assessment.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Maternity Support Worker (Band 3) to support maternity services at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital and across its community midwifery services in London.

This is an opportunity for an experienced healthcare support worker to help care for pregnant women, new mothers, newborn babies and their families. The successful candidate will work alongside midwives and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Maternity Support Worker
• Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Salary: £31,554–£33,270 per year, inclusive
• Band: NHS Band 3
• Location: London, W12 0HS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Reference Number: 290-WCCS-2738
• Date Posted: 9 October 2026
• Closing Date: 18 October 2026
• Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome and will be considered.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join the Community Midwifery Team or work in hospital-based maternity services, including the Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and Maternity Triage.

You will support the delivery of antenatal and postnatal services, helping women and families receive appropriate care, practical guidance and health information.

The position involves working under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives while carrying out delegated clinical duties in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support midwives in providing maternity care in hospital and community settings.
• Assist with postnatal care, including breastfeeding support and newborn blood spot screening.
• Help with baby weighing, phlebotomy and low-risk postnatal home visits.
• Support postnatal clinics and antenatal and breastfeeding education sessions.
• Provide practical advice and health promotion information to women and their families.
• Record patient observations and report changes in clinical conditions.
• Carry out delegated clinical care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or midwife.
• Maintain patients’ privacy, dignity, safety and wellbeing.
• Follow Trust policies and contribute to a safe, person-centred care environment.
• Participate in training, personal development and activities that maintain care standards.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A completed Care Certificate.
• Experience working at Band 2 as a Nursing Healthcare Support Worker.
• Customer care experience.
• Experience using computers and a willingness to learn local computer systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently when required.
• A compassionate, sensitive and professional approach to patients, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of data protection and health and safety requirements.
• The ability to identify potential risks and report concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Relevant specialist training and evidence of clinical competencies.
• A vocational qualification at Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Completion of short courses relating to patient and clinical care.
• A Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for Healthcare Assistants (BEACH), or willingness to undertake it.
• Experience taking clinical observations.
• Experience supporting quality improvement audits or research activities.
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Competence in ECG lead placement for cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECGs.
• Previous experience supporting patients with complex health needs.

Important: Applicants should review the official job description and person specification to confirm that they meet the requirements.

Is Training Provided?

The advert indicates that successful candidates must be willing to undertake training in local computer systems. Applicants without the BEACH qualification may also be considered if they are willing to undertake the course.

The Trust encourages career development and ongoing professional learning. However, the advert does not specify a comprehensive initial training programme, so applicants should confirm the arrangements with the recruitment team if needed.

Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust explicitly welcomes applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship.

This means applicants who need sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other candidates.

However, this is not a guarantee that every applicant will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship. Eligibility will depend on the applicable immigration requirements, the role and the Trust’s assessment.

International applicants should also be aware that criminal record certificates may be required for countries in which they have lived for the relevant periods, in accordance with UK requirements.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised salary is £31,554–£33,270 per year, inclusive, under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme.

The Trust highlights several staff benefits, including:

• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to agreement.
• Staff wellbeing support.
• A staff recognition scheme.
• Optional Cycle to Work and car lease schemes.
• Season ticket loans.
• Membership options for on-site leisure facilities.

The Trust also considers applications for part-time work and job sharing, although this particular vacancy is advertised as full-time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should read the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.

• Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Job Reference: 290-WCCS-2738
• Closing Date: 18 October 2026

For further information about the position, applicants can contact:

• Contact: Mahmoud Dabo, Matron – Maternity
• Email: mahmoud.dabo@nhs.net

Source: NHS Jobs – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.