Job summary
We are looking to recruit to the role of Infant Feeding Health Visitor to work as part of the Infant Feeding Team in Manchester.
This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate your skills and knowledge around infant feeding. The role involves supporting the city wide Health Visiting service, GP's, Paediatricians and tertiary services as well as families of infants with complex or ongoing feeding challenges.
Working as part of a multi-agency team which includes support workers, midwives and dietitians to provide a holistic model of care for infants in Manchester. An excellent understanding of breastfeeding as well as formula and bottle feeding issues will underpin your practice moving forward.
There will be the opportunity to further develop your skills in this field and advanced study in relation to prescribing will be considered for the right candidate.
The team work to Baby Friendly Best practice standards and work to ensure there is no formula industry interference in the service offer. You will be part of a one of a kind service that constantly evolves to meet the needs of clients in the best ways possible.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include daily triage, allocation and caseload management. Providing care via a range of media including video conferencing, home visits and specialised clinics.
You will be expected to work independently whilst ensuring a team approach for appropriate management.
Coordinating packages of care across agencies and disciplines including review of existing feeding and care plans. Overview of prescribing requirements and ensuring the client in on the correct care pathway.
Delivering training to a range of stakeholders. Conducting clinical audit to ensure quality care standards remain in place. You will receive and be part of regular clinical supervision sessions.
You will be involved in developing clinical pathways and policy review. You will conduct skill reviews with colleagues across the service to ensure quality standards are maintained.
You will be required to provide support to student Health Visitors and other members of the team to ensure others are up-skilled in the field.
The role require the candidate to have exceptional organisational skills to navigate systems that support practice delivery.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
Desirable
- Evidence of study within the speciality of infant feeding
- V300 - prescribing qualification
- Lactation Consultant
- Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management
- V100 or V150 Non-medical prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of prioritising work, delegation and working autonomously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and ability to use electronic records and IT systems to support practice and teams
- Problem solving ability and Training and assessment skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of professional leadership skills
- Caseload delegation and management skills
- In-depth analysis, interpretation of health information and effectiveness of specialist public health initiatives
- Identifies and assesses alternative solutions
- Time management and organisational skills & Change management skills
- Supervision Skills
- Audit and Evaluation Skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Agenda
- Knowledge of national and local drivers for service development
- Knowledge and understanding of current evidence based practice (essential with regard to infant feeding)
- Knowledge and experience of community development
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice
- Understanding of the need for appropriate information sharing and integrated working to promote positive health outcomes
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect and constructively challenge both own and others' practices and behaviours
- Strengths based approach to practice
- Committed to positively promoting the health and wellbeing of children and families
- Self-motivated and an ability to motivate others. Positive, professional role model
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of health visiting service and Ability to travel across the city
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
Desirable
- Evidence of study within the speciality of infant feeding
- V300 - prescribing qualification
- Lactation Consultant
- Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management
- V100 or V150 Non-medical prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of prioritising work, delegation and working autonomously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and ability to use electronic records and IT systems to support practice and teams
- Problem solving ability and Training and assessment skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of professional leadership skills
- Caseload delegation and management skills
- In-depth analysis, interpretation of health information and effectiveness of specialist public health initiatives
- Identifies and assesses alternative solutions
- Time management and organisational skills & Change management skills
- Supervision Skills
- Audit and Evaluation Skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Agenda
- Knowledge of national and local drivers for service development
- Knowledge and understanding of current evidence based practice (essential with regard to infant feeding)
- Knowledge and experience of community development
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice
- Understanding of the need for appropriate information sharing and integrated working to promote positive health outcomes
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect and constructively challenge both own and others' practices and behaviours
- Strengths based approach to practice
- Committed to positively promoting the health and wellbeing of children and families
- Self-motivated and an ability to motivate others. Positive, professional role model
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of health visiting service and Ability to travel across the city
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).
