James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Infant Feeding Peer Support Coordinator

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Job summary

The post holder will support the implementation of the trust infant feeding peer support strategy with the specific responsibility for the development and coordination of volunteer infant feeding supporters within a hospital and community setting.

The post holder will develop a welcoming volunteer peer support programme with appropriate training and supervision.

The post holder will work closely as part of the infant feeding team helping to recruit and train volunteers to help support women who wish to breastfeed.

Main duties of the job

Organise and oversee the recruitment process for potential breastfeeding volunteers.

Ensure all training and induction is fulfilled.

Provide a warm and informed presence for volunteers.

Understand and respect the need for confidentiality amongst staff, volunteers and patients.

Act as a link person between the peer support and the Infant feeding team.

To support and facilitate regular supervision and training updates in line with the UNICEF baby friendly standards.

Deal with any conflict, complaints as appropriate and refer to line management for support.

Support with workshops to raise awareness for local parents about the importance of breastfeeding and the support needed to breastfeed successfully.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

We're a 450-bed district general hospital. Through the national NHS Staff Survey, our staff value our commitment to flexible working, and feel engaged an involved in how services operate.

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

177-ELEC-6410665

Job locations

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details and main responsibilities of the job role.

Interview Date: 26-Sep-2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details and main responsibilities of the job role.

Interview Date: 26-Sep-2024

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Peer Support Qualification or equivalent experience
UNICEF breastfeeding management course. Clinical experience of supporting Parents with breastfeeding and the UNICEF BFI Standards

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Experience & knowledge of working in, or alongside the NHS, local authority or other statutory provider
Recent experience of working with families or in a health promotional setting
Experience of coordinating and supervising other staff
Experience of delivering training
Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting of key data and information

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office
Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise own and other's workloads
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work within policies and procedures/ guidelines and explain these to others
Able to work independently and manage own workload
Excellent communication/ negotiation skills

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of individualised woman-centred care
Knowledge and understanding of national & local strategies relevant to breastfeeding

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Peer Support Qualification or equivalent experience
UNICEF breastfeeding management course. Clinical experience of supporting Parents with breastfeeding and the UNICEF BFI Standards

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Experience & knowledge of working in, or alongside the NHS, local authority or other statutory provider
Recent experience of working with families or in a health promotional setting
Experience of coordinating and supervising other staff
Experience of delivering training
Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting of key data and information

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office
Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise own and other's workloads
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work within policies and procedures/ guidelines and explain these to others
Able to work independently and manage own workload
Excellent communication/ negotiation skills

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of individualised woman-centred care
Knowledge and understanding of national & local strategies relevant to breastfeeding

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)