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Job description

This post is to promote, support and co-ordinate breastfeeding services and the implementation of best practice for breastfeeding using current best practice standards with a view to improving breastfeeding outcomes across the acute setting within the Southern Sector of the WHSCT. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To provide leadership and specialist advice for professionals, women and their families on all issues relating to lactation.
• Work in collaboration with other professionals and agencies to promote best practice in breastfeeding.
• Development, monitoring and maintaining best practice which supports implementation of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Maternity and Neonatal Standards.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of staff knowledge and skills through an education programme in partnership with the Neonatal Unit Breastfeeding Lead. Maintain an accurate training database.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Currently registered as a midwife on the NMC Register.
• Nursing Degree AND 3 year’s post registration experience within Midwifery OR 5 years post registration experience as a Band 5 including 3 years within Midwifery.
• OR 5 years post registration experience which must include a minimum of 2 years at Band 6 within Midwifery.

Desirable Skills

• Degree in Midwifery or other health related subject or equivalent. Trained in frenulotomy. Have a Lactation Consultant Course or equivalent.

Further Information

Location: Southwest Hospital. Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata.