Infant Feeding Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £37,338.00 i £44,962.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warwick, CV34 5BW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9203-25-0326 |
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Key Result Areas: CLINICAL RESPONSBILITIES To: Monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with the Trusts policies, Guidelines, Protocols and Professional Regulations Actively participate in the promotion of breastfeeding and increasing the initiation and maintenance of breast feeding Provide infant feeding support in line with the BFI Standards and SWFT Infant Feeding Policy Obtain skills and knowledge to advise and support midwives, neonatal nurses , nursery nurses, clinical support workers and volunteers with infant feeding in line with the BFI Standards Ensure a high level of clinical visibility in the clinical areas, working alongside staff and supporting women Ensure all Maternity staff are competent in supporting mothers/parents with positioning and attachment of the baby at the breast and assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of infant feeding Have the skill to recognise feeding complications and deal with clinical problems in a safe and appropriate manner including making appropriate feeding plans Provide support to women with complex feeding difficulties in a clinic setting (following appropriate training) Liaise with and advise members of the multidisciplinary team on the individual needs of mothers in relation to infant feeding and ensure that each mother has access to appropriate services Make direct referrals to the Infant Feeding Coordinator, consultant obstetrician, paediatrician, clinical psychology department as determined by the health needs of the mother and baby Give information on accessing breastfeeding supporters/support groups when appropriate Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using computer based clinical information system when appropriate Identify and report any risk management issues, in accordance with trust procedures Ensure timely referral of babies to the Tongue Tie clinic where tongue immobility is suspected to be contributing to feeding problems Support the Tongue Tie Practitioners with the provision of the Frenulotomy service MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Infant Feeding practitioner will: Ensure that consistent care is provided throughout the maternity service in line with the BFI standards Contribute to the creating and updating of evidenced based guidelines to support clinical practice and the BFI Standards Manage the BFI Audit programme, collate the information obtained and submit it to Unicef conduct Unicef BFI Audits of staff, mothers/parents, supplementation rates and the environment in all areas of the Maternity Service and ensure findings are discussed with the Infant Feeding Coordinator Assist the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator in making Action Plans to achieve any BFI Standards which Audits indicate arent being met Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication about relationship building and infant feeding with pregnant women/individuals and parents through approved social media platforms, including live video sessions, the Maternity Electronic Healthcare Record and visual displays in the Maternity Unit Assist the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator with ordering, distributing and monitoring equipment and resources for infant feeding purposes Ensure the safe working order of infant feeding equipment and teach and advise staff and families how to use equipment safely and appropriately following local guidelines and infection control policies Arrange the recruitment and training for the Volunteer Infant Feeding Supporter programme Liaise with Maternity staff to advise on changes to care plans Provide regular feedback to staff on an individual basis with regards to compliance with BFI Standards through Practical Skills Reviews Manage complaints sensitively and in accordance with Trust policy, referring to the Infant Feeding Coordinator and Maternity Service managers when appropriate. Attend and contribute to BFI project meetings Establish good communication/working relationships with multi-disciplinary agencies both internal and external to the department with the aim of providing a seamless service for women and their families EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Infant Feeding practitioner will: Participate in regular reviews of antenatal classes, ensuring they meet the needs of the women, partners and families attending and are consistent with the Baby Friendly Initiative Standards Assist the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator with the review of infant feeding information available for staff and parents, ensuring all literature is based on the BFI standards and is available in languages appropriate to the local population Take responsibility for maintaining and developing clinical skills and practices which enhance the role of the midwife and improve the care to the mother Develop, deliver and monitor mandatory training programs for all staff involved with infant feeding Fulfil the role of mentor to colleagues and student midwives by teaching, assessing and evaluating their skills and knowledge in relation to infant feeding Advise and support clinical support workers in assisting mothers/individuals with their chosen method of feeding their babies, in accordance with the BFI standards Advise and support the clinical support workers to demonstrate the principles of sterilisation, expressing breastmilk and safe preparation of formula milk Apply evidence -based knowledge to practice Update their own knowledge by continuing education and through personal and professional development