University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Infant Feeding Lead Midwife

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a part time Infant Feeding Lead Midwife at the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW). The experienced Midwife will be responsible for providing managerial support and clinical expertise within the Women's and Children's services in all aspects of infant feeding.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist expertise and advice in the clinical areas and work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams.

Monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with trust policies, guidelines, protocols and professional regulations.

Adopt a multi-professional approach to care with mothers, families, health care professionals and other agencies and organisations including UNICEF and ICS.

Advise the clinical areas in assisting women to overcome complex feeding issues and provide specialist input developing plans of care in line with local and national guidance.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-7190192

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical / Professional

  1. Provide specialist expertise and advice in the clinical areas, to include Antenatal care, Postnatal care and to work closely with the Infant Feeding Nurses within the Neonatal Unit and Childrens Services.
  2. Monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with the Trusts policies, Guidelines, Protocols and Professional Regulation
  3. Adopt a multi professional approach to care with mothers, families, health care professionals and other agencies and organisations e.g. UNICEF & CCG
  4. Take responsibility for the ordering, distributing and monitoring of equipment and resources for infant feeding purposes
  5. Ensure the safe working order of infant feeding Teach and advise staff and women how to use equipment safely
  6. Advise the clinical areas to assist women to overcome complex feeding issues and provide specialist input developing plans of care in line with local and national guidance
  7. To participate in the on call unit rota and undertake clinical shifts to fulfil the needs of the

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical / Professional

  1. Provide specialist expertise and advice in the clinical areas, to include Antenatal care, Postnatal care and to work closely with the Infant Feeding Nurses within the Neonatal Unit and Childrens Services.
  2. Monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with the Trusts policies, Guidelines, Protocols and Professional Regulation
  3. Adopt a multi professional approach to care with mothers, families, health care professionals and other agencies and organisations e.g. UNICEF & CCG
  4. Take responsibility for the ordering, distributing and monitoring of equipment and resources for infant feeding purposes
  5. Ensure the safe working order of infant feeding Teach and advise staff and women how to use equipment safely
  6. Advise the clinical areas to assist women to overcome complex feeding issues and provide specialist input developing plans of care in line with local and national guidance
  7. To participate in the on call unit rota and undertake clinical shifts to fulfil the needs of the

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Modern Matron for Maternity Inpatient Services

Sharon Gouldingay

sharon.gouldingay@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966573

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-7190192

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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