Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Infant Feeding Specialist Health Visitor (Band ) to support Infant Feeding across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Central IHC Area of Conwy & Denbighshire.
The BCUHB Health Visiting Service was re-accredited in March by UNICEF UK as Baby Friendly Level. The service was commended for providing a high standard of care to pregnant women and new mothers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As the infant feeding specialist, you will be responsible for promoting effective working relationships by liaising with colleagues, GP's, other professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies, organising, and delivering training to Health Visiting Skill-mix Teams.
The successful candidate will be a resource for practitioners and support them when they are working with complex Infant Feeding cases. You will be an excellent communicator who promotes effective working relationships with all health care professionals and agencies.
You will organise and deliver UNICEF Baby Friendly training and assessment of Health Visiting staff breastfeeding skill in conjunction with the management team.
You will be responsible for leading the audit programme for the Health Visiting service to ensure Baby Friendly accreditation Level is maintained. You will ensure that the Health Visiting service has in place robust working practices that will deliver on strategic level outcomes.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around ,, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.