Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Band 3 Specialist Maternity Support Workers to cover across all sites on a 2-year fixed-term contract, 22.5 hours per week. The role focuses on promoting and supporting breastfeeding and safe formula use, underpinning UNICEF UK Baby Friendly accreditation.
The post involves antenatal and postnatal support, advising parents and staff on lactation, and assisting with teaching materials and health promotion.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and advising on lactation.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and hospital maternity care.
Responsibilities
- Work with families antenatal and postnatal to support infant feeding decisions.
- Provide professional advice on breastfeeding and lactation to parents and staff.
- Support specialist midwives to embed UNICEF Baby Friendly standards and develop teaching materials.
- Facilitate infant feeding classes and undertake audits.
- Ensure safeguarding compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes.
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Job description
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Band 3 Specialist Maternity Support Workers to cover across all sites on a 2-year fixed-term contract, 22.5 hours per week. The role focuses on promoting and supporting breastfeeding and safe formula use, underpinning UNICEF UK Baby Friendly accreditation.
The post involves antenatal and postnatal support, advising parents and staff on lactation, and assisting with teaching materials and health promotion.
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