Job summary
*Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached*
Working under the direction of the Infant Feeding Coordinator and Antenatal Postnatal Ward Matron the post holder will be responsible for the provision of breastfeeding promotion to prospective and new parents to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding for those mothers for whom breastfeeding is their preferred method.
Main duties of the job
To promote and support healthy, safe and effective infant feeding for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation trust.
Provide one to one support to both in the delivery suite and postnatal ward for parents who choose to breastfeed to encourage mothers to breastfeed for longer.
Provide on-site learning and support for staff when providing infant feeding support.
Contribute to the promotion of a positive breastfeeding culture, working with partner agencies to increase awareness. Undertake parent infant feeding audits to support with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend and promote events in support of Breastfeeding to represent the service.
Provide support to the Infant Feeding Coordinator for key infant feeding initiatives including the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.Support and supplement maternity support worker role when required during times of high workload.
*Please see job description for full details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend and promote events in support of Breastfeeding to represent the service.
Provide support to the Infant Feeding Coordinator for key infant feeding initiatives including the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.Support and supplement maternity support worker role when required during times of high workload.
*Please see job description for full details*
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate infant feeding training
- GCSE equivalent in English and Maths.
- NVQ Level 3 in a health-related subject.
- Evidence of support breastfeeding mothers over a 12 month period.
- Experience of working in partnership with parents/families and other health and social care services
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Experience in facilitating learning for others.
- Experience in audit.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate infant feeding training
- GCSE equivalent in English and Maths.
- NVQ Level 3 in a health-related subject.
- Evidence of support breastfeeding mothers over a 12 month period.
- Experience of working in partnership with parents/families and other health and social care services
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Experience in facilitating learning for others.
- Experience in audit.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
