Clinical Lead, Health Visiting & Infant Feeding

Whittington Maternity Voices Partnership; Edgware; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health in Barnet seeks a dedicated lead to support the Health Visiting teams and drive infant feeding services as part of the Baby Friendly initiative. The post focuses on increasing initiation and continuation of breastfeeding while delivering universal health services and working with the Infant Feeding Coordinator.

You will develop clinical expertise for staff and families, coordinate training programmes, and contribute to integrated child health strategies within Barnet, with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infant feeding services and supporting Baby Friendly initiatives.
• Ability to plan and deliver training programmes for health visiting staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
• Collaborative working with Early Years and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on infant feeding strategies in Barnet and support the Infant Feeding Coordinator.
• Support delivery of Universal Health Services to designated Barnet areas.
• Develop and provide clinical expertise to staff, parents and health partners.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate audits, trainings and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Infant feeding

Health visiting

Audit & training

Job description

Whittington Health in Barnet seeks a dedicated lead to support the Health Visiting teams and drive infant feeding services as part of the Baby Friendly initiative. The post focuses on increasing initiation and continuation of breastfeeding while delivering universal health services and working with the Infant Feeding Coordinator.

You will develop clinical expertise for staff and families, coordinate training programmes, and contribute to integrated child health strategies within Barnet, with