Infant Feeding Practitioner – Support Families & Breastfeeding

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Camden is seeking a Baby Feeding Team member to support families with infant feeding goals and breastfeeding information across hospital, home and community settings.

You will work with a team of practitioners and volunteers to uphold UNICEF Baby Friendly standards and contribute to the ongoing Baby Friendly Gold accreditation process. Travel across Camden may be required to support families in different environments.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths.
• Qualification in breastfeeding support from a recognised national body (eg Breastfeeding Network, NCT, ABM).
• Experience or willingness to work with families across hospital, home and community settings.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and practical support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and practical infant feeding support to parents as part of the Camden Baby Feeding Team.
• Deliver breastfeeding information antenatally to families and the wider Camden community.
• Support parents to breastfeed for as long as they wish and align with UNICEF Baby Friendly standards.
• Assist in maintaining UNICEF Baby Friendly Gold accreditation and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Breastfeeding support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Camden is seeking a Baby Feeding Team member to support families with infant feeding goals and breastfeeding information across hospital, home and community settings.

You will work with a team of practitioners and volunteers to uphold UNICEF Baby Friendly standards and contribute to the ongoing Baby Friendly Gold accreditation process. Travel across Camden may be required to support families in different environments.