Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infant Feeding Support team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you passionate about protecting breastfeeding?
Have you got experience supporting breastfeeding mothers?
Have you undertaken infant feeding training?
Are you keeping up to date with the new Baby Friendly Standards and wish to contribute to the Baby Friendly Initiative process?
Do you want to develop your infant feeding skills, knowledge and experience?
Do you work well in a team?
If you answered yes to the above, then this role might be for you!
The hours will be worked predominantly over a Saturday and Sunday with occasional weekday working to cover holidays, training etc. (Flexible working and job share will be considered)
Main duties of the job
- Assists qualified nurses in the assessment and delivery of infant feeding to babies & children.
- Provide infant feeding support working as a member of the multidisciplinary team to enhance the care received in relation to infant feeding.
- Maintenance and support of an environment for safe effective care.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To facilitate infant feeding discussions and support mothers to enable them to make informed choices for their health and that of their families and enable them to be partners in care.
- Assist the Infant Feeding Team in the audit process underpinning the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative.
- Maintain stocks of infant feeding documentation and infant feeding resources in all clinical areas e.g. knitted breasts, breast pumps etc.
- Maintain the staff infant feeding communication boards with information required by the Infant Feeding Team.
- Work with the infant feeding team to promote breastfeeding in the hospital and the wider setting e.g. Breastfeeding Awareness week.
- To support the infant feeding team in their clinical role e.g. follow up support.
- To remain up to date with infant feeding practices and developments in relation to their role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To facilitate infant feeding discussions and support mothers to enable them to make informed choices for their health and that of their families and enable them to be partners in care.
- Assist the Infant Feeding Team in the audit process underpinning the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative.
- Maintain stocks of infant feeding documentation and infant feeding resources in all clinical areas e.g. knitted breasts, breast pumps etc.
- Maintain the staff infant feeding communication boards with information required by the Infant Feeding Team.
- Work with the infant feeding team to promote breastfeeding in the hospital and the wider setting e.g. Breastfeeding Awareness week.
- To support the infant feeding team in their clinical role e.g. follow up support.
- To remain up to date with infant feeding practices and developments in relation to their role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 1 in Healthcare or equivalent experience - Infant feeding course. GCSE D-E Maths or Level 1 equivalent.
Desirable
- GCSE A-C English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent - NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of working in a clinical environment, either in hospital or community or Trained BFPS with experience in a community / hospital setting Completion of the Infant Feeding Training (attendance at training days, completion of a breastfeeding observation, workbook and clinical skills assessments), or relevant breastfeeding training for Breastfeeding Peer Supporter's. Evidence of supporting mothers and their infants with infant feeding and the promotion of breastfeeding
Desirable
- Other qualifications and/or experience relevant to the role i.e. care, teaching etc. Worked with children and young people Personal breastfeeding experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Family Friendly Environment Maintaining a safe environment Evidence of knowledge about the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
Desirable
- Infection Control Child Protection
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Basic IT skills Care of babies & Children Food Handling Clerical
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Caring environment Flexible working Shift work
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 1 in Healthcare or equivalent experience - Infant feeding course. GCSE D-E Maths or Level 1 equivalent.
Desirable
- GCSE A-C English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent - NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of working in a clinical environment, either in hospital or community or Trained BFPS with experience in a community / hospital setting Completion of the Infant Feeding Training (attendance at training days, completion of a breastfeeding observation, workbook and clinical skills assessments), or relevant breastfeeding training for Breastfeeding Peer Supporter's. Evidence of supporting mothers and their infants with infant feeding and the promotion of breastfeeding
Desirable
- Other qualifications and/or experience relevant to the role i.e. care, teaching etc. Worked with children and young people Personal breastfeeding experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Family Friendly Environment Maintaining a safe environment Evidence of knowledge about the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
Desirable
- Infection Control Child Protection
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Basic IT skills Care of babies & Children Food Handling Clerical
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Caring environment Flexible working Shift work
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
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).
Additional information
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).
