Infant Feeding Specialist

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

We are entering an exciting new era on our journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now focus on continually improving all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care, ensure patients are cared for in the right place at the right time, and foster an outstanding workplace where our WeCare values guide our teamwork.

Main duties of the job

Provide maternity cover to manage a caseload of infants and their families with breastfeeding or infant feeding problems. Facilitate the appropriate management of infants within the trust. Act as a resource for families requiring specialist intervention, maintaining standards and ensuring effective liaison.

Collaborate with a band 7 colleague to deliver a specialist service aimed at improving family care standards and promoting multi-professional working through clinical practice, education, research, and audit within the clinical governance framework.

Ensure UNICEF baby-friendly standards are maintained, primarily in the neonatal unit.

About us

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

Our group of NHS hospitals is on a journey to become outstanding, with a focus on continuous improvement for patient services.

We aspire to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, known for excellence, innovation, safety, and compassionate care. We also aim to be an outstanding place to work, embodying our WeCare values and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Recognised breastfeeding specialist/supporter qualification
• UNICEF baby-friendly 2-day training certificate

Experience

• At least 2 years of hospital-based experience
• Substantial experience supporting breastfeeding dyads in hospital or community settings
• Knowledge of specialist nursing areas

Knowledge

• Understanding of breast anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of correct positioning and attachment techniques
• Understanding of alternative feeding methods
• Ability to recognize safe and contraindicated medications regarding breast milk and lactation
• Teaching skills for sharing knowledge with peers and staff
• Knowledge of expressing milk importance and techniques
• Problem-solving skills related to breastfeeding issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). A disclosure submission will be required.

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per annum, pro rata.