Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Infant Feeding Specialist Health Visitor (Band 7) to support Infant Feeding across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, East IHC Area of Wrexham Flying Start. The BCUHB Health Visiting Service was re-accredited in March 2024 by UNICEF UK as Baby Friendly Level 3. The service was commended for providing a high standard of care to pregnant women and new mothers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As the infant feeding specialist, you will be responsible for promoting effective working relationships by liaising with colleagues, GP's, other professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies, organising, and delivering training to Health Visiting Skill-mix Teams.
The successful candidate will be a resource for practitioners and support them when they are working with complex Infant Feeding cases. You will be an excellent communicator who promotes effective working relationships with all health care professionals and agencies.
You will organise and deliver UNICEF Baby Friendly training and assessment of Health Visiting staff breastfeeding skill in conjunction with the management team.
You will be responsible for leading the audit programme for the Health Visiting service to ensure Baby Friendly accreditation Level 3 is maintained. You will ensure that the Health Visiting service has in place robust working practices that will deliver on strategic level outcomes.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
- Completion of UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building (Health |Visitors) or equivalent
- Knowledge of current government legislation relating to early years nutrition and the obesity agenda
- Knowledge of BFI Standards and BFI "train the trainer" training
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Breastfeeding counsellor qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Skilled practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Experience in audit
- Experience in providing breastfeeding support
Desirable
- Experience of initiating / implementing initiatives to develop practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- IT skills
- Ability to develop specialised programmes of care and provide specialist advice
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- People management skills
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
- Completion of UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building (Health |Visitors) or equivalent
- Knowledge of current government legislation relating to early years nutrition and the obesity agenda
- Knowledge of BFI Standards and BFI "train the trainer" training
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Breastfeeding counsellor qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Skilled practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Experience in audit
- Experience in providing breastfeeding support
Desirable
- Experience of initiating / implementing initiatives to develop practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- IT skills
- Ability to develop specialised programmes of care and provide specialist advice
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- People management skills
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
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).
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.
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).
