Infant Feeding Support Worker Full Time Job Share Considered

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 Infant Feeding Support Worker in Ipswich. The role focuses on providing infant feeding advice and support to families with newborns during the early postnatal period.

The post supports UNICEF Baby Friendly standards and works closely with midwifery and the broader healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maternity or infant feeding setting is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and follow clinical guidelines relevant to breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Support the Infant Feeding Lead in planning, implementing and maintaining UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) standards.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical and public health guidelines relevant to breastfeeding agendas.
• Attend induction, mandatory and statutory training.
• Meet direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Midwife.
• Uphold high standards of patient care in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
• Work as a team member of the midwifery and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
• Operate within MSW boundaries, supporting junior colleagues and referring to the Registered Midwife as appropriate.

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 Infant Feeding Support Worker in Ipswich. The role focuses on providing infant feeding advice and support to families with newborns during the early postnatal period.

The post supports UNICEF Baby Friendly standards and works closely with midwifery and the broader healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.