Neonatal Infant Feeding Lead | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6260493/180-E-247189 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at CUH to be part of and lead the Neonatal feeding team. The Rosie hospital NICU is a tertiary centre caring for up to 40 babies with a range of medical and surgical needs. Many of these infants have long and complex feeding journeys therefore you should have a deep understanding of the Neonatal journey and the challenges families encounter.
You will be required to support infant feeding practices within NICU and Transitional care settings working with both Neonatal and Maternity staff as well as the MDT. You will be a highly motivated and passionate about providing high quality Neonatal care. Within the role you will be required to carry out audits; actively and independently collect and present data and findings at stakeholder meetings.
You should have a good understanding of the UNICEF baby friendly initiative (BFI) as they will be required to lead and drive the Neonatal Unit to full accreditation.
Opportunities for personal learning and development will be encouraged once in role as well as contribution to unit wide teaching for all staff. The B7 role will have line management responsibilities including carrying out appraisals, sickness and performance management of the team.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and utilise these to enhance patient care and experience.
Responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Neonatal Unit Standards in order to achieve BFI Neonatal accreditation, following BFI Neonatal Unit Guidance. The purpose is to improve outcomes for babies and families’ experience. The standards are: · Support parents to have a close and loving relationship with their baby · Enable babies to receive breast milk and to breastfeed when possible · Value parents as partners in care
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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Closing date is midnight on 13 May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 21 May 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024