Job summary
We are seeking a Midwife or Nurse with a passion for Infant Feeding to join the team and get involved with providing specialist advice and support across the Perinatal areas of the Division.
This is a dynamic role and you will be joining the team at an exciting time of expansion. The maternity department at Southmead Hospital has a multi disciplinary infant feeding team, and works closely with NICU and the Regional Milk Bank.
We are BFI accredited and you will be fully involved with the development to reach Gold standard or Achieving sustainability in 2026. If you are seeking a developmental role with a view to becoming a senior Infant Feeding Specialist in the future, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide individualised specialist advice for mothers and babies with breastfeeding difficulties
Support the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife in Maternity and the Infant Feeding Specialist Nurse in NICU with duties and responsibilities as directed
Prepare and complete audits as directed by the BFI framework, including implementing any action plans
Conduct BFI audit with mothers and families and staff
Provide expert teaching for the mandatory study days for maternity unit staff
Please call the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife for further information.
About us
Our maternity services provide a full range of maternity care. Our dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity care support workers (MCSW's) and support staff are committed to providing personalised care to the highest standards.
The service at North Bristol Trust is based at Southmead Hospital and provides a full range of obstetric services for those who live in the catchment of North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The maternity department is one of the largest in the country, was awarded 'Good' by the CQC has more than 5200 births each year offering women the choice of 3 places of birth.
Staff working in Maternity at NBT describe the kindness and care that is demonstrated to each other. Great importance is placed on civility and a team ethos of going the extra mile together
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will build on your existing midwifery skills and knowledge and you will receive specialist training
You will work closely with the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Nurse to implement the action plans agreed by the Maternity Matrons and Head of Midwifery
You will be expected to work independently when based in the community clinics
Please contact the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will build on your existing midwifery skills and knowledge and you will receive specialist training
You will work closely with the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Nurse to implement the action plans agreed by the Maternity Matrons and Head of Midwifery
You will be expected to work independently when based in the community clinics
Please contact the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife for further information
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Baby Friendly Initaitve training
- Able to work in all areas of maternity services- antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including report writing abilities
- Knowledge of change management and ability to provide leadership within the designated ward area.
Desirable
- Infant Feeding qualification eg IBCLC registered
- Experience with audit
- Experience in education of peers and clients
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of infant feeding knowledge
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Baby Friendly Initaitve training
- Able to work in all areas of maternity services- antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including report writing abilities
- Knowledge of change management and ability to provide leadership within the designated ward area.
Desirable
- Infant Feeding qualification eg IBCLC registered
- Experience with audit
- Experience in education of peers and clients
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of infant feeding knowledge
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
