Frenulotomy Practitioner

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Frenulotomy Practitioner - 15 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our maternity team as a part time Frenulotomy practitioner working alongside the integrated infant feeding team (IIFT) to support families accessing the service.

The post holder will provide feeding support to families who are referred to the Frenulotomy service and be able to recognise deviations to the usual structure and function of the tongue that adversely affects infant feeding. The post holder will have undertaken the necessary training to be able to perform Frenulotomy on infants who require division.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

1. Support the Integrated Infant Feeding Team (IIFT) across Tameside and Glossop triaging families referred for review.

2. Support the Infant Feeding team to provide a service that will support improved breast feeding by performing a frenulotomy when indicated.

3. Will be competent to identify and accurately assess feeding, and alongside the Integrated Infant Feeding Team support with identifying problems that may be due to issues other than ankyloglossia.

4. Work closely with the IIFT to provide education to staff working in neonates/maternity and health visiting to be able to complete initial assessments and complete referrals to the service that will support continued breastfeeding by performing a frenulotomy when indicated.

5. Will work within their scope of practice and adhere to local and national policies in relation to frenulotomy (Ankyloglossia).

6. Will be competent in assessing tongue function and movement, and be competent to recognise unfamiliar anatomy of an infant's mouth and refer to ENT services as appropriate.

7. Support the IIFT in completing referrals to ENT for more complex abnormalities.

8. Provide a telephone follow-up service following division of a tongue tie.

9. Will participate in audits

10. Will provide evidence-based infant feeding support to women and their infants in line with UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-NAM6MID-03-25

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration
  • Appropriate qualification in frenulotomy
  • Evidence of CPD/on going education

Desirable

  • Teaching/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant relevant post-registration experience within NHS practice
  • Experience of assessing and performing frenulotomies
  • Able to work independently/as part of an MDT

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of current midwifery practice
  • Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to ankyloglossia
  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit and research
  • Knowledge of medicines management and application to practice
  • Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration
  • Appropriate qualification in frenulotomy
  • Evidence of CPD/on going education

Desirable

  • Teaching/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant relevant post-registration experience within NHS practice
  • Experience of assessing and performing frenulotomies
  • Able to work independently/as part of an MDT

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of current midwifery practice
  • Knowledge of national and local policies relevant to ankyloglossia
  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit and research
  • Knowledge of medicines management and application to practice
  • Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Inpatient and Neonatal Matron

Jennifer Heath

jennifer.heath@tgh.nhs.uk

01619226185

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-NAM6MID-03-25

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


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