Neonatal Feeding Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9230-25-0239 |
Summary
To assist the woman in her chosen method of feeding by providing accurate information and emotional and practical support in a non-judgmental manner. To assist in observing the woman and her baby during preparation to feed, feeding and post-feeding, and record and report any concerns to the nurse in charge. To correctly show the mother positioning and attachment, hand expression, skin-to-skin contact and provide her with supporting information verbally and written. To show families how to sterilise equipment, prepare formula feeds safely and administer feeds correctly ensuring that they are responsive to their babys needs. To perform any duties which have been learnt as part of a formal teaching programme following assessment of competence. To assist with basic baby care e.g. changing a nappy, if necessary, at the time of giving infant feeding support, and report any concerns to the nurse in charge. To communicate with all women, family members, colleagues and visitors effectively. To report any dissatisfaction, complaint or unusual occurrence to the Nurse in Charge. To provide families with details of Community Support Groups related to Breast feeding. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.