Job summary
To provide comprehensive infant
feeding support within an established infant feeding team. This support will
be person focused and evidence based and
delivered within the acute units and the primary care settings,
The
successful candidate will recognize the responsibility and accountability of
their practice and be expected to develop
the skills required to fulfil this post.
Main duties of the job
There is significant emphasis on
multi disciplinary working and the ability to work as an individual as well as a
team member is essential.
The post is aimed at a midwifery practitioner
with a particular interest in supporting families with normal infant feeding
and complex feeding issues and who is
able to support and empower the
midwifery workforce.
About us
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Observe the Midwifery Rules Code of Practice and Code of
Professional Conduct as laid down by the N.M.C.
The individual will
conduct and monitor audits in all areas, pertaining to infant feeding and
promotion of breastfeeding and ensure
findings cascaded to Specialist Infant feeding midwife. This will include
clinical skills assessments for all staff, supplementation and environmental
audits in line with Unicef standards.
The post holder will provide breast feeding /infant feeding
support, encouragement and practical assistance to staff and people when
required to do so, ensuring best practice and maintenance of Baby friendly
Standards.
Will support Band 7 Specialist infant feeding midwife to
increase initiation and duration of breast-feeding especially within
disadvantaged groups.
Will support the promotion of breast feeding, providing day
to day support and ensure visibility within the clinical area.
Will support Specialist infant feeding midwife with
Frenulotomy service, and carry out any necessary training to do so.
Ensure all equipment relating to infant feeding is used
appropriately by staff following local guidelines and infection control policies.
Support Specialist infant feeding midwife to maintain Unicef Baby friendly
Accreditation and work towards Unicef Gold award.
Will support the Specialist Infant feeding
midwife to deliver specialist training
relating to infant feeding to all relevant staff. Including Two days mandatory
induction training and yearly mandatory
Job description
Job responsibilities
Observe the Midwifery Rules Code of Practice and Code of
Professional Conduct as laid down by the N.M.C.
The individual will
conduct and monitor audits in all areas, pertaining to infant feeding and
promotion of breastfeeding and ensure
findings cascaded to Specialist Infant feeding midwife. This will include
clinical skills assessments for all staff, supplementation and environmental
audits in line with Unicef standards.
The post holder will provide breast feeding /infant feeding
support, encouragement and practical assistance to staff and people when
required to do so, ensuring best practice and maintenance of Baby friendly
Standards.
Will support Band 7 Specialist infant feeding midwife to
increase initiation and duration of breast-feeding especially within
disadvantaged groups.
Will support the promotion of breast feeding, providing day
to day support and ensure visibility within the clinical area.
Will support Specialist infant feeding midwife with
Frenulotomy service, and carry out any necessary training to do so.
Ensure all equipment relating to infant feeding is used
appropriately by staff following local guidelines and infection control policies.
Support Specialist infant feeding midwife to maintain Unicef Baby friendly
Accreditation and work towards Unicef Gold award.
Will support the Specialist Infant feeding
midwife to deliver specialist training
relating to infant feeding to all relevant staff. Including Two days mandatory
induction training and yearly mandatory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching qualification/or mentorship qualification.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to meet the travel needs of the post.
- IT Skills: Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Degree
- Awareness of Unicef Baby Friendly Accreditation.
- Attended Unicef Baby Friendly training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a registered Midwife.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of families and colleagues.
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others.
- Open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others.
- Take ownership of problems
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current registration with NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting families and babies with Infant feeding problems.
- Promote the health and safety of people, babies.
- Communicates effectively with the multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills and able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- IBLCE Certification.
- Assessment of Ankyloglossia (Tongue tie)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching qualification/or mentorship qualification.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to meet the travel needs of the post.
- IT Skills: Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Degree
- Awareness of Unicef Baby Friendly Accreditation.
- Attended Unicef Baby Friendly training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a registered Midwife.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of families and colleagues.
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves and others.
- Open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others.
- Take ownership of problems
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current registration with NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting families and babies with Infant feeding problems.
- Promote the health and safety of people, babies.
- Communicates effectively with the multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills and able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- IBLCE Certification.
- Assessment of Ankyloglossia (Tongue tie)
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
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).
