Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. In March 2021, Unicef UK approved the revalidation of HCT’s Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), maintaining our prestigious Gold BFI award. Our infant feeding service is well established and we have built up a proud reputation for quality and excellence thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff.
The St Albans Public Health Nursing 0-5 Team has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 3 (22.5 hrs/week) Infant Feeding Support Worker to join us. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our friendly, supportive team. You will be working alongside our Public Health Nurses and HCT Infant Feeding Co-ordinators to maintain our BFI accreditation.
All applicants to please detail their experience of supporting breastfeeding/infant feeding.
*Proposed interview date: 23 April 2025*
The successful candidate will:
• Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse deliver a planned intervention of information, advice and support for infant feeding.
In return we offer:
• In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
• Generous contributory pension
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (pro rata and depending on NHS Trust service)
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discounts
• Will be offered a wide range of training opportunities including the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative training
• Will have access to regular restorative and safeguarding supervision sessions to support your practice
The candidate must have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
If we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible
We strongly encourage you to visit us for an informal visit to meet the team and find out more about the service we provide.
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025
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