Breastfeeding Support Assistant — Community & Home Visits

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave 35 days + public holidays

NHS pension scheme

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave progression

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated role to support pregnant and breastfeeding women, mentoring volunteers and delivering high quality care across hospital, community and home settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, especially in the first six weeks after birth.

The post holder will mentor volunteers and work across hospital, community and clinic settings, empowering women to give infants the best possible start in life

Competenze

• SVQ III in Healthcare or working towards it or equivalent experience.
• Breastfeeding training or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience of working with volunteers or volunteering.
• Experience of working with breastfeeding women.
• A driving licence (UK/EU/EEA) with access to a car and ability to work flexible hours.

Mansioni

• Support pregnant and breastfeeding women and families to promote breastfeeding in hospital, community and home settings.
• Work within a MDT to deliver high quality care and follow guidance from the management team.
• Mentor volunteers ante and postnatally across hospital, community and home settings.
• Work with professionals and partner agencies to support breastfeeding initiation and sustainment.

Conoscenze

Breastfeeding support

Volunteer coordination

Driving licence

Formazione

SVQ III in Healthcare

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated role to support pregnant and breastfeeding women, mentoring volunteers and delivering high quality care across hospital, community and home settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, especially in the first six weeks after birth.

The post holder will mentor volunteers and work across hospital, community and clinic settings, empowering women to give infants the best possible start in life