Maternal and Infant Nutrition Coordinator

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maternal and Infant Nutrition Coordinator at NHS Forth Valley. This senior role involves supporting midwives and other staff in implementing nutrition initiatives based on the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Framework while ensuring compliance with the Scottish Government's targets. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a degree-level education, along with a commitment to improving nutritional care for birthing people and babies.

Qualifications

• Recent evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Evidence of research-based knowledge and guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize fluctuating workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives, maternity care assistants, and nursery nurses.
• Participate in clinical and professional leadership.
• Drive the Maternal and Infant Nutrition agenda.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Safety Awareness

Clinical Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing or Midwifery

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Posted:

25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting development opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley for a Maternal Infant Nutrition Coordinator. This post is based in the Women & Children’s Unit and will work across all areas to support the recommendations within the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Framework.

We are looking for individuals with a keen interest in Infant Nutrition to drive forward the Maternal and Infant Nutrition agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance and influence interventions that will positively impact the nutritional status of birthing people and babies.

It is important that you are an enthusiastic and motivated midwife or nurse with excellent leadership and communication skills who can demonstrate focus and commitment to deliver the Scottish Government targets, including achievement and maintenance of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.

Essential qualifications include a keen interest in patient safety, excellent clinical knowledge, recent evidence of ongoing CPD, awareness of research-based evidence and guidelines, and competent IT skills. The applicant should possess the ability to prioritize fluctuating workloads, remain focused, and be flexible. It is also desirable that you are educated to degree level.

The role requires providing day-to-day support to midwives, maternity care assistants, and nursery nurses in their practice and professional development, as well as working with other nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, and the senior management team.

This is a senior midwifery/nursing role, and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully participate in clinical and professional leadership within the organization.