Infant Feeding Midwife

To work closely with the IFL'S to initiate and embed new ideas, practices and approaches to direct clinical care of mothers and babies

To work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner and provide an effective link to the wider networks for breastfeeding support

To undertake clinical audit using appropriate Baby Friendly Initiative audit tools to evaluate and develop infant feeding practices with maternity services.

To facilitate group sessions for families both in pregnancy and the postnatal period

Support women in feeding their babies using evidence-based information, in line with the Trust Infant Feeding Policy

Instigate & implement feeding management plans where required and review.

Ensure accurate record keeping is kept on the Maternity notes system

Participate in and facilitate antenatal education related to infant feeding and relationship building, both in hospital and community settings, including 1-1 with parents.

Provide telephone breastfeeding support for women following discharge

Covering as required the Infant feeding phone calls and action as required.

Support the Maintaining and sustainability of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust

To work with colleagues and enable them to undertake midwifery led assessment of mothers and babies' needs

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Qualifications

Essential: - Band 6 registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.; - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training; - Mentorship/ SSSA.

Experience

Essential: - Experience working as a Band 6 midwife; - Demonstrate experience in Infant feeding and UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards

Skills and Knowledge