Infant Feeding Specialist: Lead UNICEF BFI Standards & Training

Bromley Healthcare; London Borough of Bexley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension schemes

discounted gym memberships

cycle-to-work scheme

access to home furnishings and / or E-

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare is seeking an Infant Feeding Specialist in Bexley to lead breastfeeding support within the Health Visiting Team. You will work with the Infant Feeding Lead to plan, implement and maintain UNICEF BFI standards across the service.

You will partner with midwives, the Local Authority and GP practices to ensure a coordinated approach to infant feeding. The role requires flexible, independent work within a multi-disciplinary team and a strong focus on improving health outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience in breastfeeding support and infant feeding promotion.
• Knowledge of public health principles in maternal and child health.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and maintain UNICEF BFI standards across the health visiting service.
• Collaborate with midwives, Local Authority and other partners to improve breastfeeding support.
• Train staff, audit practice and collect data to drive improvements.
• Engage GPs and practice staff in the breastfeeding agenda and work flexibly as part of a team.

Skills

Infant feeding

Public health nursing

Team liaison

Data collection

Job description

Bromley Healthcare is seeking an Infant Feeding Specialist in Bexley to lead breastfeeding support within the Health Visiting Team. You will work with the Infant Feeding Lead to plan, implement and maintain UNICEF BFI standards across the service.

You will partner with midwives, the Local Authority and GP practices to ensure a coordinated approach to infant feeding. The role requires flexible, independent work within a multi-disciplinary team and a strong focus on improving health outcomes for