Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and have you completed infant feeding training? Are you up to date with the Baby Friendly Standards and eager to contribute to the Baby Friendly Initiative?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We are looking for someone who is dedicated, compassionate and eager to develop their infant feeding skills. You'll work as part of a small, supportive team, assisting qualified nurses in delivering high-quality infant feeding support to babies and families.
You will mostly work weekdays, with occasional weekend shifts for holiday cover and training. Flexible working and job share options will be considered.
Main duties of the job
* Assist qualified nurses in delivering infant feeding support to babies and children.
* Work within the multidisciplinary team to enhance care and promote safe practices.
* Support mothers in making informed infant feeding choices, promoting partnership in care.
* Contribute to the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative audit process.
* Maintain infant feeding resources, documentation, and communication boards across clinical areas.
* Promote breastfeeding within the hospital and community, including initiatives like Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
* Support the team in their clinical role e.g. follow-up support.
* Stay updated on current infant feeding practices and developments.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* NVQ Level 1 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
* Infant feeding course
* GCSE D-E Maths or Level 1 equivalent
* GCSE A-C English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working in a clinical environment, either in hospital or community or trained BFPS with experience in a community/hospital setting.
* Completion of the Infant Feeding Training or relevant breastfeeding training for Breastfeeding Peer Supporters.
* Evidence of supporting mothers and their infants with infant feeding and the promotion of breastfeeding.
* Worked with children and young people.
* Personal breastfeeding experience.
Knowledge
* Family Friendly Environment
* Maintaining a safe environment
* Evidence of knowledge about the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
* Infection Control Child Protection
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers.
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time.
* Basic IT skills.
* Care of babies & children.
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to caring environment and flexible working.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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