Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Midwife – Lead for Infant Feeding

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

Through strong clinical leadership and visibility, the post holder will lead theinfant feedingservice team in developing and improving the infant feeding service provided at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT).

The post holderis required towork in,and provide care in,all areas within the Maternity Services andparticipatein future service developments,providingmidwiferycare in line withNational and local recommendations.

The post holderis responsible forthe effective management of staff within the clinical area andhas clinical responsibility for women during pregnancy, labour andpostnatally.

The post holder will provide specialist services for complex breastfeeding problems, including leading the existingfrenotomyservice.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage the clinical area of responsibility, leadingoninfant feeding.

  • Lead and support a tailored educationprogrammein line with national and local agendas and recommendations.

  • Manage and lead a team of registeredand non-registeredstaff to support the Trust feeding agenda, ensuring management of staff is in line withTrust guidance.

  • Assessthe full range of care needs and develop,implementand evaluateprogrammesof care in the antenatal,intrapartumand postnatal period for women and their babieswith a focus on infant feeding.

  • Work autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice.

  • Actas a mentor formidwives and other staff providing leadership within the practice environmentwith a focus on infant feeding.

  • Providea full range of Health Education and social care advice to women in the hospital setting.

  • Promotecommitment to the Trust.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

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.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7890925

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience at Band 6
  • Experience in all areas of Midwifery
  • Can demonstrate leadership skills and initiative
  • Management of Change process

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Significant knowledge and understanding of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
  • Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
  • Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
  • Clinical expertise in the management of infant feeding concerns
  • Capable of providing clinical leadership to the team
  • Ability to undertake standard setting
  • Knowledge of responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974
  • Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
  • Understanding of learning, teaching and leadership styles and their application
  • Understanding of team motivation
  • Commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance, Clinical Supervision

Special circumstances

Essential

  • Ability to travel across sites
  • Trained in frenulotomy or willing to undertake training
  • Breastfeeding and Relationship Building Course - or relevant experience
  • UNICEF training- or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience at Band 6
  • Experience in all areas of Midwifery
  • Can demonstrate leadership skills and initiative
  • Management of Change process

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Significant knowledge and understanding of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
  • Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
  • Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
  • Clinical expertise in the management of infant feeding concerns
  • Capable of providing clinical leadership to the team
  • Ability to undertake standard setting
  • Knowledge of responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974
  • Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
  • Understanding of learning, teaching and leadership styles and their application
  • Understanding of team motivation
  • Commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance, Clinical Supervision

Special circumstances

Essential

  • Ability to travel across sites
  • Trained in frenulotomy or willing to undertake training
  • Breastfeeding and Relationship Building Course - or relevant experience
  • UNICEF training- or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inpatient Matron

Aaron Lorente Lozano

a.lorentelozano@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7890925

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury HP21 8AL

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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