Fetal Medicine Maternity Care Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust

This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Maternity Care Assistant to join the Fetal Medicine Unit at Newham University Hospital.

The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women and families accessing specialist Fetal Medicine services. Working under the supervision of registered midwives and Consultant Doctors and Fellows, the Maternity Care Assistant will contribute to the smooth running of the service, ensuring that patients receive a professional and supportive experience throughout their care pathway.

The role requires a flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise workload, work both independently and as part of a team, and respond appropriately to the needs of women receiving care within what can often be a complex and emotionally sensitive environment.

Based primarily within the Fetal Medicine Unit, the post holder will provide flexible support across maternity services, assisting in the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to women and babies. Working under the supervision of registered staff, they will undertake delegated clinical duties in line with training and competency, including phlebotomy, performing and recording clinical observations, and acting as a chaperone.

The role requires strong organisational and IT skills to accurately maintain electronic patient records, perform and chart clinical observations, manage clinic lists, and support patient flow. The post holder must be able to recognise changes in a woman’s condition and escalate concerns promptly and appropriately in line with Trust policy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to engage sensitively with women, families, and the multidisciplinary team, particularly within an emotionally complex environment. The post holder will ensure a clean, safe, and well-prepared clinical environment, adhere to Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety policies, and maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and high standards of care at all times. A proactive, flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, is essential.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.

This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026