Infant Feeding Midwife
The closing date is 13 April 2026
Job summary
In this role you will be part of the team responsible for providing the Trust's MaternitySpecialistInfant Feeding service. You will support families with infant feeding with the specialist team. This could be within thespecialistinfant feeding clinic, groupdrop insupport, parenteducationor support on the ward. The team currently work Monday-Friday.You'll work with the team to enhance service provision inalignmentwith UNICEF Baby FriendlyInitiative(BFI) standards, supporting the BFIaccreditationjourney. You will contribute to serviceevaluationandchange management tocontinuallyimprove the service.You'llassistin the provision of training,guidelinesand othertoolstosupportstaff knowledge andskillsinorder tofacilitatean excellent service.
Main duties of the job
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Know and workin accordance withthe BFI standards, acting as an example of good practice and supporting others to do the same.
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Have a robust knowledge of protocols,policiesand procedures, particularly in relation to infant feeding. Be able to support staff to understand the associated evidence and background behind guidance and its rationale.
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Triage referrals to the service and organise effective support.
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Provide intensivespecialistinfantfeedingsupport to families throughout the perinatal period across both inpatient andoutpatientmaternitysettings.
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Be open to becoming a tongue tiepractitioner
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Demonstratethe ability topubliclyassess and devisesafeandappropriateplansof care for families with complex feedingchallengesand work with the MDT topracticesafely,advocate for families and protectbreastfeeding.
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Takeon difficult conversations anddemonstrateexcellentcommunicationskills.
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Educate staffregardinginfant feeding, supporting PROMPT, Clinical Update Day and the Breastfeeding and Building Relationship workshop.
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Support parent education.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7891671
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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