Band 6 Infant Feeding Practitioner — Specialist Care & Training

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradfield Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Infant Feeding Practitioner (Midwife) to support the Women’s and Children’s Division. The 22.5 hour post covers a six-day service Monday-Saturday, focusing on infant feeding assessment, care and education.

You will work with UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, provide antenatal education, contribute to audits and training, and deputise for the Band 7 lead when required.

Qualifications

• NMC registered midwife with current practice status.
• Experience supporting infant feeding in maternity/neonatal settings.
• Ability to lead training sessions, audits and improvement work.
• Experience implementing UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage feeding support for complex or ongoing concerns.
• Ensure feeding plans are evidence-based for each family.
• Participate in UNICEF BFI programme audits and training.
• Support staff knowledge and implementation of feeding practices.
• Provide antenatal education related to infant feeding.
• Potential involvement in Frenulotomy service training.
• May deputise for Band 7 infant feeding lead when needed.
• Mentor students and preceptees.
• Manage infant feeding stock levels and attend meetings.
• Maintain professional status with NMC requirements.

Skills

Infant feeding support

Staff training

Clinical governance

Antenatal education

Mentorship

Education

NMC registered Midwife

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Infant Feeding Practitioner (Midwife) to support the Women’s and Children’s Division. The 22.5 hour post covers a six-day service Monday-Saturday, focusing on infant feeding assessment, care and education.

You will work with UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, provide antenatal education, contribute to audits and training, and deputise for the Band 7 lead when required.