Neonatal Infant Feeding Lead Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Neonatal Infant Feeding Sister to enhance infant nutrition and care. Join a pioneering team at the newly built Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, playing a crucial role in shaping infant feeding practices while benefiting from professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programs

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant neonatal care experience.
• Passionate about infant feeding and supporting mothers.
• Mentor/Assessor qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and education on infant feeding practices.
• Support the BFI accreditation process.
• Provide expert guidance on neonatal feeding.

Skills

Neonatal care

Infant feeding

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

1st level registered nurse

Degree Level qualification in nursing

Recognised neonatal qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Passionate about neonatal care and infant feeding? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference? Nottingham University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 7 Neonatal Infant Feeding Sister to join our exceptional team, working across both City and the newly built Neonatal unit at Queen's Medical Centre.

The Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham, in partnership with the City Neonatal Unit, has opened a state-of-the-art £32 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), now the largest in the East Midlands. Spanning 2,000 square meters--four times the size of the previous facility--our brand-new NICU is designed to deliver world-class care for premature and critically ill newborns, offering advanced medical technology, expanded capacity from 17 to 38 cots, and an environment centered on family support.

With purpose-built family accommodations, private cot bays with glass screening, play areas for siblings, and a dedicated bereavement suite, our facility sets a new standard in neonatal care. We are seeking passionate, skilled professionals to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Neonatal Infant Feeding is a critical component of neonatal care, focusing on providing the optimal nutrition needed for the growth and development of premature and ill infants. At Nottingham University Hospital, we prioritize evidence-based practices to ensure every baby receives the best possible start. Breastfeeding is highly encouraged due to its well-documented benefits for both infants and mothers, including enhanced immune protection and bonding. In alignment with our commitment to excellence, we actively pursue the standards set by the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). Achieving BFI accreditation involves rigorous training for our staff, implementing breastfeeding-friendly policies, and providing continuous support to mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey. Your role as the Neonatal infant lead would be to help and support our journey in gaining accreditation, teaching and education to all.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7227424

Job locations

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job description Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Impact Lives: Play a vital role in the care and nutrition of our tiniest patients, helping to give them the best start in life.

Innovative Projects: Be part of the exciting development of the MNR (Maternity and Neonatal Redesign), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming maternity and neonatal care.

Professional Growth: Support the accreditation process for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), enhancing your expertise and contributing to national standards in infant feeding.

What You'll Do:

Training & Education: Lead the training and learning of infant feeding practices, ensuring our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques.

Clinical Excellence: Provide expert guidance on neonatal feeding, supporting staff, families, and our precious patients with personalized care plans.

Accreditation Support: Drive the efforts towards achieving and maintaining BFI accreditation, championing best practices and continuous improvement.

Collaborative Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and compassionate care to neonates and their families.

Who You Are:

Qualified & Experienced: Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal care and a passion for infant feeding.

Innovative & Motivated: Enthusiastic about pioneering new approaches and driving quality improvements.

Communicative & Supportive: Excellent communicator with a supportive approach to teaching and mentoring staff.

Detail-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills to manage training programs and accreditation processes efficiently.

What We Offer:

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, and more.

Please see full job description and personal specification for job overview.

Job description Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Impact Lives: Play a vital role in the care and nutrition of our tiniest patients, helping to give them the best start in life.

Innovative Projects: Be part of the exciting development of the MNR (Maternity and Neonatal Redesign), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming maternity and neonatal care.

Professional Growth: Support the accreditation process for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), enhancing your expertise and contributing to national standards in infant feeding.

What You'll Do:

Training & Education: Lead the training and learning of infant feeding practices, ensuring our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques.

Clinical Excellence: Provide expert guidance on neonatal feeding, supporting staff, families, and our precious patients with personalized care plans.

Accreditation Support: Drive the efforts towards achieving and maintaining BFI accreditation, championing best practices and continuous improvement.

Collaborative Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and compassionate care to neonates and their families.

Who You Are:

Qualified & Experienced: Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal care and a passion for infant feeding.

Innovative & Motivated: Enthusiastic about pioneering new approaches and driving quality improvements.

Communicative & Supportive: Excellent communicator with a supportive approach to teaching and mentoring staff.

Detail-Oriented & Organized: Strong organizational skills to manage training programs and accreditation processes efficiently.

What We Offer:

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, and more.

Please see full job description and personal specification for job overview.

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• oCurrent 1st level registered nurse with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
• oMentor/assessor qualification
• oDegree Level ( 3 or above) qualification in nursing
• oRecognised neonatal intensive and special care qualification, or equivalent
• oNLS provider

Desirable

• oBFI- Audit training
• oBFI- Embed neonatal standards
• oLeadership course
• oCompleted UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer
• oManagement Qualification
• oMasters degree or modules in relevant health related subject or working towards
• oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification
• oProject management experience / qualification

Experience Essential

• oExperience of operational management and leadership
• oAble to deliver neonatal clinical care across a range of newborn clinical needs.
• oDeal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
• oPractical experience of teaching small groups and multi-professional teams
• oEvidence of leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within a team
• oKnowledge of patient safety programmes, Root Cause Analysis and Datix investigations
• oWork as a lone worker

Desirable

• oParticipation in research projects
• oExperience in managing BFI accreditation
• oManagement of sickness/ HR related issues
• oLeading role in specialist interest group
• oExperience in conducting appraisals

Communication and relationship skills Essential

• oDemonstrable negotiating and influencing skills
• oThe ability to deal with interpersonal conflict
• oTeam player who can initiate, facilitate and complete projects
• oExperience of supporting individuals and the team to achieve objectives of the organisation

Desirable

• Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
• oAbility to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents
• oInvolvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans
• oApplication and interpretation of quality standards / benchmarks

Desirable

• Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• oAble to manage time effectively
• oCan formulate short and long term objectives
• oAbility to lead and remodel professional development and education programmes across the speciality
• oProvide training and education in a range of subjects

Physical skills Essential

• oAble to undertake clinical duties
• oAble to deliver core and enhanced clinical skills
• oUpdated in manual handling
• oAble to transfer relevant teaching aids and materials as necessary for the delivery of educational programmes
• oKeyboard skills

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential

• oDemonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
• oAbility to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
• oRecruitment and selection of staff
• oWork across all sites and in the community

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• oCurrent 1st level registered nurse with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
• oMentor/assessor qualification
• oDegree Level ( 3 or above) qualification in nursing
• oRecognised neonatal intensive and special care qualification, or equivalent
• oNLS provider

Desirable

• oBFI- Audit training
• oBFI- Embed neonatal standards
• oLeadership course
• oCompleted UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer
• oManagement Qualification
• oMasters degree or modules in relevant health related subject or working towards
• oAssessing & Mentoring Qualification
• oProject management experience / qualification

Experience Essential

• oExperience of operational management and leadership
• oAble to deliver neonatal clinical care across a range of newborn clinical needs.
• oDeal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
• oPractical experience of teaching small groups and multi-professional teams
• oEvidence of leading change and able to demonstrate implementation of new ways of working within a team
• oKnowledge of patient safety programmes, Root Cause Analysis and Datix investigations
• oWork as a lone worker

Desirable

• oParticipation in research projects
• oExperience in managing BFI accreditation
• oManagement of sickness/ HR related issues
• oLeading role in specialist interest group
• oExperience in conducting appraisals

Communication and relationship skills Essential

• oDemonstrable negotiating and influencing skills
• oThe ability to deal with interpersonal conflict
• oTeam player who can initiate, facilitate and complete projects
• oExperience of supporting individuals and the team to achieve objectives of the organisation

Desirable

• Able to present and receive complex information to a multi-professional audience

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• oAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
• oAbility to generate and present Trust and directorate level reports and documents
• oInvolvement in clinical audits and the development of action plans
• oApplication and interpretation of quality standards / benchmarks

Desirable

• Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• oAble to manage time effectively
• oCan formulate short and long term objectives
• oAbility to lead and remodel professional development and education programmes across the speciality
• oProvide training and education in a range of subjects

Physical skills Essential

• oAble to undertake clinical duties
• oAble to deliver core and enhanced clinical skills
• oUpdated in manual handling
• oAble to transfer relevant teaching aids and materials as necessary for the delivery of educational programmes
• oKeyboard skills

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential

• oDemonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
• oAbility to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances
• oRecruitment and selection of staff
• oWork across all sites and in the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)