About this role
Job summary
The postholder will work in the Infant Feeding Team to promote, support and protect breastfeeding and close mother baby relationships for the mothers having their babies within the Royal Free London NHS Trust in line with UNICEF BFI standards.
Main duties of the job
To provide care under the guidance and supervision of a registered midwife. Supporting women in their care during the antenatal and postnatal period. To assist with administration and non-clinical duties at the discretion of the Infant feeding team.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium sized District General Hospital based in Edmonton in Enfield, North London. We serve a diverse multicultural population largely from the London boroughs of Enfield and Haringey. Many of our patients live in wards that are within the 5% most deprived in the UK and a large proportion of our patients were born abroad. This makes it both a fascinating and a challenging hospital to work in.
The maternity department is situated in a beautiful purpose-built building that opened in 2013. We deliver approximately 4700 babies every year in our consultant-led labour ward and our midwife-led birth centre. We provide antenatal and postnatal care both in the hospital and out in the community. We aim to provide individualised care for our high-risk and low-risk women offering specialist services as required as well as supportive care throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Exeprience and Knowledge Essential
Significant experience working in a maternity setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments. Experience of face-to-face breastfeeding support for mothers and babies. Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team Experience of group teaching Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes Experience of using hospital patient record systems Experience of working in an acute hospital OR community setting Ability to speak and write English fluently. Experience of providing high quality care Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate Evidence of continuing professional development Recognised breastfeeding qualification Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities
Qualification and Professional Training Essential
Completed the National Care Certificate. Educated to A-level qualifications OR Healthcare studies/ Higher Education or equivalent Educated to A-level standard or Apprenticeship in clinical health care OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 4 clinical skills (described in JD) Worked at a band 3 Nursing Assistant / Maternity Health Care Support Worker level. Commit to undertake an apprenticeship pathway as required. Commitment to undertake in-house training and continued professional development
Desirable
Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
Skills and abilities Essential
Understanding of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Maternity Standards Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills Evidence of good written and oral communication skills. Calculation and numeracy IT / computer skills. Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries. Ability to work without direct supervision. Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns within the MDT.
Desirable
Awareness of current issues relating to infant feeding in UK
Personal qualities Essential
Motivated to personal and professional development Able to work flexibly according to service needs Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change Positive attitude to training and development. Ability to work varied shift pattern, including weekends, late afternoons and bank holidays. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate. Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator and evidence of ability to educate others.
Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Other requirements Essential
Maintain own mandatory training requirements and appraisal in accordance with Trust Able to receive constructive feedback and put recommendations into practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Middlesex Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)