Maternity Infant Feeding Team Support Worker

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join the Infant Feeding team at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality infant feeding support to families, working closely with midwives and maternity support workers to achieve Baby Friendly Initiative Accreditation.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing infant feeding support and information.
• Ability to monitor and restock supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide infant feeding support and information to enable informed choices.
• Participate in audits and training related to infant feeding standards.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in service improvement.

Skills

Compassionate Counselling

Infant Feeding Support

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed person to join the Infant Feeding team at Walsall Manor Hospital.

The post holder will be working as part of the Walsall Manor Hospital (Maternity Directorate) Infant Feeding Team, contributing to all aspects of the service, but focusing on working on Ward 25 and within the community, working closely with midwives and maternity support workers to assist in achievement of full Baby Friendly Initiative Accreditation for Walsall Maternity and Neonatal Units.

Main duties of the job

The Infant Feeding Maternity Team Support Worker (IFMTSW) will work together with the members of the maternity and neonatal team to provide a high standard of care to women and their families, offering infant feeding support and information.

The role involves clinical work with families on the postnatal ward and within the community to support their infant feeding goals, participation in Baby Friendly staff and family audits, and involvement in delivering training to staff and attending conferences.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as community services. The Trust features state-of-the-art facilities including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and an Integrated Assessment Unit, following recent developments and upgrades.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide infant feeding support and information to enable informed choices.
• Deliver high-quality care following Trust policies and guidelines.
• Observe women and babies, report concerns to responsible staff.
• Support discharge planning and emergency safeguarding actions.
• Answer calls and refer to appropriate professionals when deviations occur.
• Provide lactation and breastfeeding support per guidance.
• Participate in audits and training related to infant feeding standards.
• Support women who formula feed, providing appropriate information and guidance.
• Assist families transitioning from tube feeds to breastfeeding, developing feeding plans.
• Exercise compassionate counselling and information skills.
• Safekeep families’ belongings, manage waste, and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor and restock supplies, maintain equipment, and ensure adequate stocks.
• Maintain accurate records, participate in service improvement, and clinical incident reporting.
• Be competent in neonatal blood glucose monitoring and alternative feeding methods.

Personal Responsibilities

• Maintain professional conduct, punctuality, and team collaboration.
• Present a positive attitude and stay updated with Trust policies.
• Attend mandatory training on lifting, fire safety, and life support.

Location

Based in the Maternity Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital, with community work including health centres, children’s centres, and women’s homes.