Infant Feeding Support Worker
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Job summary
To provide care under the guidance and supervision of a registered midwife. Supporting women in their care during the antenatal and postnatal period. To assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Manager/Antenatal Clinic Manager/Team Leader.
Support women in feeding their babies using evidence-based information, in line with the Trust Infant Feeding Policy.
Main duties of the job
The Rotational Maternity Support worker will primarily work alongside the Midwives and Breast feeding Specialists in supporting mothers with their chosen method of feeding, assisting women to establish breast feeding and provide advice to women who choose to bottle feed.
Rotating between community and the hospital base, the rotational Maternity support worker will be responsible for providing parent education on a daily basis, organising daily group demonstrations for mothers and their partners, as well as attending breast feeding drop in clinics within the community when required. The role is varied including undertaking venepuncture, observations, colostrum collection, parent education, use of our electronic patient record, undertaking baby screening tests such as blood sugars, jaundice levels, newborn bloodspot screening and liaising with other health professionals. The rotational Maternity support worker will assist in the provision of high quality care to women and their families under the direction and supervision of the Midwifery Team. Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
03 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
384-LM-EMF17386
Job locations
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guidlford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guidlford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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