About this role
Job summary
The post holder will have a lead role in supporting an increase in the number of mothers initiating and sustaining breastfeeding.
The post holder will ensure antenatal and postnatal services promote early years nurturing to support long-term emotional wellbeing and development.
The post holder will be the key professional to support maintenance of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 and Gold award accreditation process which is aligned with a set of interlinking and evidence-based standards for maternity, neonatal, community and hospital-based children's services providing a roadmap for transforming care.
Main duties of the job
The role requires the post holder to use their specialist knowledge and skills in infant feeding and take the lead in the development of programmes that support women. The post holder should also ensure provision of specialist support for women with complex feeding issues when required.
The post holder working as part of the specialist and management team, will engage at all levels within the service to develop a service committed to best practice in infant feeding, promotion of breastfeeding and improved outcomes.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that women who are either unable to breast feed for medical reasons or choose not to breastfeed are equally supported and given consistent advice and support.
The post holder will lead and contribute to regular audit into the experiences of service users and service providers, helping inform key stakeholders and shape future policy and decision-making processes around infant feeding and the promotion of breastfeeding.
The post holder will ensure implementation of national policies and local guidelines that relate to maternal and Infant nutrition
The role requires the post holder to provide leadership, representation and visibility for HDFT at regional and national forums.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification or contact Dawn Edmundson on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oRegistered nurse or midwife with recent clinical experience oDegree in Nursing/Midwifery Studies oTeaching accreditation (Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualified)
Desirable
oEvidence of post graduate studies relating to midwifery care or infant feeding oFrenulotomy practitioner
Experience Essential
oAbility to demonstrate experience and understanding in infant feeding oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
oProven leadership and management skills
Knowledge Essential
oExpert knowledge of infant feeding oKnowledge and experience of management models and practices
Desirable
oVisionary influence related to local and national initiatives specific to infant feeding services
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
oRole model with good clinical skills oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills oAbility to influence and motivate others oAbility to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information oReport and understanding writing
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)