Infant Feeding Specialist

This advert is for an Infant Feeding Specialist based in Bromley. The postholder will form part of the Health Visiting Team in the borough of Bromley. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, self-driven, motivated practitioner who has the enthusiasm and passion to drive forward the infant feeding service and support staff to achieve UNICEF BFI accreditation. The post holder will work in partnership with the Infant Feeding Lead on the planning, implementation, maintenance and accreditation of UNICEF BFI standards across the service. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure that a coordinated approach to infant feeding support and management is adopted. Main duties of the job The post holder will plan, implement and maintain the UNIFEF BFI standards across the health visiting service, working in partnership with midwives, the Local Authority and other relevant parties to ensure a coordinated approach to breastfeeding support and management is adopted locally. To work in partnership with local services and providers to increase breastfeeding rates as part of improving health outcomes for all mothers and children, particularly those from less advantaged groups. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring staff training and clinical practice, audit and data collection, roll out of best practice standards within all front-line staff and the promotion and support for breastfeeding across the wider community of Bromley. This will include the engagement of GPs and GP practice staff in the breastfeeding agenda., For the detailed job description, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities For the detailed job description, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert,

• IT skills required to support undertaking audit/ collate findings and prepare reports and teaching resources
  
  The post holder must be able to work flexibly and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Desirable
• NMC registered Nurse
• IBCLC/Breastfeeding Counsellor
• UNICEF BFI Practitioner Qualification
• Mentoring/teaching qualification
Training Essential
• Evidence of further training in Infant feeding
Desirable
• UNICEF BFI Close and Loving Relationships
• UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer
• UNICEF BFI Audit training
Skills Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience of delivering training/groups
• Ability to use information technology systems and programmes effectively
• Problem solving skills
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates leadership skills and experience
Desirable
• Ability to analyse and interpret audit, information and research
• Awareness of research and further study, Knowledge of the public health role of contemporary health visiting and working in community setting Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of UNICEF BFI and the principles
• Knowledge of wider feeding issues
Experience Essential
• Experience of Health Visiting Services
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Experience of planning and organising services to meet local needs
• Knowledge and experience of working with families with safeguarding concerns, in line with local and national protocols and guidance
• Recent experience of working in a community based setting
• extensive clinical experience of supporting women to breastfeed
• extensive clinical experience in Infant feeding
Desirable
• Experience of co-ordinating and analysing clinical data
• Experience of quality improvement
personal qualities Essential
• Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
• Motivated to provide a high standard of care
Information Technology Essential
• IT skills required to support undertaking audit/ collate findings and prepare reports and teaching resources
Other Essential
• Full UK driving licence and a car for work purposes
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Desirable
• NMC registered Nurse
• IBCLC/Breastfeeding Counsellor
• UNICEF BFI Practitioner Qualification
• Mentoring/teaching qualification
Training Essential
• Evidence of further training in Infant feeding
Desirable
• UNICEF BFI Close and Loving Relationships
• UNICEF BFI Train the Trainer
• UNICEF BFI Audit training
Skills Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience of delivering training/groups
• Ability to use information technology systems and programmes effectively
• Problem solving skills
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates leadership skills and experience
Desirable
• Ability to analyse and interpret audit, information and research
• Awareness of research and further study, Knowledge of the public health role of contemporary health visiting and working in community setting Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of UNICEF BFI and the principles
• Knowledge of wider feeding issues
Experience Essential
• Experience of Health Visiting Services
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Experience of planning and organising services to meet local needs
• Knowledge and experience of working with families with safeguarding concerns, in line with local and national protocols and guidance
• Recent experience of working in a community based setting
• extensive clinical experience of supporting women to breastfeed
• extensive clinical experience in Infant feeding
Desirable
• Experience of co-ordinating and analysing clinical data
• Experience of quality improvement
personal qualities Essential
• Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
• Motivated to provide a high standard of care, Full UK driving licence and a car for work purposes
  
  Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
  
  Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.