Central London Community Health Trust

Infant nutrition Support worker

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Job summary

The London Borough of Brent is situated in North-West London, with the famous Wembley Stadium at its centre.

We have a vacancy based across the borough to cover both Sudbury Primary Care Centre and Willesden Centre for Health and Care.

The post is Full time (37.5 hours) perm and also as fixed term .

We have a diverse and inclusive team of Community Nursery Nurses, Community Staff Nurses and Health Visitors who work collaboratively with the Trust Safeguarding team and all our families to support the Healthy Child Programme mandated checks. The aim of our Health Visiting multidisciplinary team is to keep our children and their families safe.

The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children's centres and clinics etc.)

Main duties of the job

Ensure timely contact with breastfeeding mothers in order to offer breastfeeding information and support

Ensure breastfeeding mothers are provided with contact details of local breastfeeding support

To actively support the planning of breastfeeding support sessions and groups

Work within recognised best practice standards for breastfeeding as recommended by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and NICE Guidance

Ensure appropriate referral for clinical support to a midwife, breastfeeding coordinator, health visitor or GP.

Meet with the Infant Nutrition Coordinator on a regular basis for supervision, every 6 weeks, and to report progress

Deal in a courteous and sensitive manner with women, relatives and others with who they come into contact with

Communicate effectively with women and others taking into account clinical conditions and differing levels of ability

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Establish working relationships with all groups of staff ensuring maintenance of good communication

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

824-ONW-6802282-A

Job locations

Sudbury Primary care centre

Vale Farm Road

London

HA0 3HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Evidence of health related qualification or NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working effectively within a team environment
Experience in working autonomously
Experience in developing and maintaining IT based data collection and reporting system

Desirable

Experience of working as a Breastfeeding Supporter

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals to improve breastfeeding outcome for women and their babies
IT skills (MS Word, excel, power point, Access and publisher, MS Outlook and internet)
Developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
Ability to recognise own limitations and when to refer to others Understanding the need for confidentiality
Understanding to need for Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of Infant Nutrition and breastfeeding
Understanding of the evidence for breastfeeding peer support and the importance of breastfeeding on mothers and babies health Awareness of the support needs of pregnant women and new mothers in relation to infant feeding choices

Key Attributes

Essential

Commitment to working with communities to address health inequalities and improve health

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Evidence of health related qualification or NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working effectively within a team environment
Experience in working autonomously
Experience in developing and maintaining IT based data collection and reporting system

Desirable

Experience of working as a Breastfeeding Supporter

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals to improve breastfeeding outcome for women and their babies
IT skills (MS Word, excel, power point, Access and publisher, MS Outlook and internet)
Developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
Ability to recognise own limitations and when to refer to others Understanding the need for confidentiality
Understanding to need for Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of Infant Nutrition and breastfeeding
Understanding of the evidence for breastfeeding peer support and the importance of breastfeeding on mothers and babies health Awareness of the support needs of pregnant women and new mothers in relation to infant feeding choices

Key Attributes

Essential

Commitment to working with communities to address health inequalities and improve health

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary care centre

Vale Farm Road

London

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary care centre

Vale Farm Road

London

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

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