Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced midwife, practicing autonomously to provide infant feeding care and support to women and birthing people throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods.
To ensure staff are supported to deliver Infant feeding advice and to deliver the training programme to support the trust to deliver the Breast feeding initiative.
As a primary care provider, the midwife will support mothers, birthing people, and their families, working both in the hospital and community settings. The post holder will deliver care in accordance with the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Guidelines and Protocols.
Main duties of the job
Monitor and maintain clinical standards and lead quality improvement initiatives using audit tools to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Provide effective leadership and day-to-day line management of the Infant Feeding Team. Act as the primary lead on all infant feeding matters within the maternity division. Ensure the provision of expert support and feeding advice, particularly for complex cases.
Be responsible for the operational delivery of the infant feeding service. Lead the development and implementation of infant feeding policies and practices across the maternity service. Act as the key contributor to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation process with the aim of achieving Gold Standard status. Collaborate with partner organisations, such as Health Visiting teams, to enhance continuity and quality of feeding support. Support the wider maternity service during periods of operational pressure and escalation, as required.
Registered Midwife with current NMC registration. Significant post-registration experience in maternity services. Demonstrated expertise in infant feeding support and education. Experience in service development and leading change. Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Knowledge of the UNICEF BFI standards and accreditation processes. Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
for full details see See Job Description attached :
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based maternity care across all care settings.
Act as a clinical resource and provide support to the multidisciplinary team.
Monitor and maintain clinical standards and lead quality improvement initiatives using audit tools to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Infant Feeding Leadership:
Provide effective leadership and day-to-day line management of the Infant Feeding Team.
Act as the primary lead on all infant feeding matters within the maternity division.
Ensure the provision of expert support and feeding advice, particularly for complex cases.
Improve the consistency and quality of information and support provided to mothers and birthing people on infant feeding.
Be responsible for the operational delivery of the infant feeding service.
Strategic Development:
Lead the development and implementation of infant feeding policies and practices across the maternity service.
Act as the key contributor to theUNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation process with the aim of achieving Gold Standard status.
Collaborate with partner organisations, such as Health Visiting teams, to enhance continuity and quality of feeding support.
Support the wider maternity service during periods of operational pressure and escalation, as required.
Registered Midwife with currentNMC registration.
Significant post-registration experience in maternity services.
Demonstrated expertise in infant feeding support and education.
Experience in service development and leading change.
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Knowledge of the UNICEF BFI standards and accreditation processes.
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
for full details see See Job Description attached :
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based maternity care across all care settings.
Act as a clinical resource and provide support to the multidisciplinary team.
Monitor and maintain clinical standards and lead quality improvement initiatives using audit tools to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Infant Feeding Leadership:
Provide effective leadership and day-to-day line management of the Infant Feeding Team.
Act as the primary lead on all infant feeding matters within the maternity division.
Ensure the provision of expert support and feeding advice, particularly for complex cases.
Improve the consistency and quality of information and support provided to mothers and birthing people on infant feeding.
Be responsible for the operational delivery of the infant feeding service.
Strategic Development:
Lead the development and implementation of infant feeding policies and practices across the maternity service.
Act as the key contributor to theUNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation process with the aim of achieving Gold Standard status.
Collaborate with partner organisations, such as Health Visiting teams, to enhance continuity and quality of feeding support.
Support the wider maternity service during periods of operational pressure and escalation, as required.
Registered Midwife with currentNMC registration.
Significant post-registration experience in maternity services.
Demonstrated expertise in infant feeding support and education.
Experience in service development and leading change.
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Knowledge of the UNICEF BFI standards and accreditation processes.
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with experience at band 6 level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- BFI accreditation knowledge
Desirable
- oDegree or evidence of level 3 study or diploma( or relevant experience)
- oFrenulotomy/Tongue tie Qualification/ Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- oRotational midwifery experience
- oAct as mentor and assessor
- oExperience in taking charge of shifts
Desirable
- oHas management experience
- oInfant feeding experience in a specialist capacity
Knowledge
Essential
- oHas a keen interest in Infant feeding
- oHas awareness of the baby friendly initiative
- oUnderstanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- oEvidence based client centered care
- oDemonstrates continual professional development
- Knowledge of child protection issues and policies
- oDemonstrate awareness of public health agenda
Desirable
- oHas a proven track record of the baby friendly initiative
- oAwareness of resource management and budget control.
- oKnowledge of research and audit and governance
- oHas experience delivering Infant feeding Antenatal classes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with experience at band 6 level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- BFI accreditation knowledge
Desirable
- oDegree or evidence of level 3 study or diploma( or relevant experience)
- oFrenulotomy/Tongue tie Qualification/ Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- oRotational midwifery experience
- oAct as mentor and assessor
- oExperience in taking charge of shifts
Desirable
- oHas management experience
- oInfant feeding experience in a specialist capacity
Knowledge
Essential
- oHas a keen interest in Infant feeding
- oHas awareness of the baby friendly initiative
- oUnderstanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- oEvidence based client centered care
- oDemonstrates continual professional development
- Knowledge of child protection issues and policies
- oDemonstrate awareness of public health agenda
Desirable
- oHas a proven track record of the baby friendly initiative
- oAwareness of resource management and budget control.
- oKnowledge of research and audit and governance
- oHas experience delivering Infant feeding Antenatal classes
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).
