Bank Tongue Tie Practitioner
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Warwick, CV34 5BW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9203-25-0451 |
Summary
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 Assess for reduced tongue function and ankyloglossia using the Hazel Baker assessment tool Carry out frenulotomy when indicated, with parental consent Competently manage any bleeding following frenulotomy or other emergencies, according to Trust guidelines Provide infant feeding support in line with the BFI Standards and SWFT Infant Feeding Policy Have the skill to recognise feeding complications and deal with clinical problems in a safe and appropriate manner including making appropriate feeding plans 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 Lead, paediatrician, ENT consultant 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 the computer based clinical information system when appropriate Identify and report any risk management issues, in accordance with trust procedures Support the other Tongue Tie Practitioners with the provision of the Tongue Tie service, including triaging mothers and babies