Breastfeeding Education & Support Advisor

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Infant Feeding Advisor to support women in their feeding choices across Maternity services. State-of-the-art facilities, in-house training, and a focus on promoting breastfeeding are highlighted in the role.

The post includes delivery of antenatal workshops and collaboration with midwives, nurses and healthcare assistants. Applicants should have lactation experience and be prepared for an AfC review of job specs.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English.
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Specific lactation education.

Responsibilities

• To work within the Infant Feeding Team to increase breastfeeding initiation rates by promoting breastfeeding at local community events and clinics.
• Provide one-to-one client care, implementing and evaluating the care planned in relation to infant feeding with the midwife.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Good team worker

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Basic computer skills

Experience in healthcare setting

Experience supporting Mothers with inf

Experience providing Antenatal Ed

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ level 3 (Health and Social Care)

Specific Lactation education

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Infant Feeding Advisor to support women in their feeding choices across Maternity services. State-of-the-art facilities, in-house training, and a focus on promoting breastfeeding are highlighted in the role.

The post includes delivery of antenatal workshops and collaboration with midwives, nurses and healthcare assistants. Applicants should have lactation experience and be prepared for an AfC review of job specs.