Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Tower Hamlets Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6+ months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Baby Feeding Specialist this role will be: E14 3BA
The right candidate will:
* To provide information, encouragement and practical assistance to all pregnant women (antenatal clinics) and new mothers (on the postnatal wards at the Royal London Hospital) about the benefits of breastfeeding and relationship building, how to get breastfeeding off to a good start and the support that will be available after the birth. This will include offering information and support to families choosing to bottle-feed their baby and providing guidance on introducing solid foods.
* To deliver a mixture of individual and group interventions with expectant mothers/mothers/partners and babies in multiple locations (in the home, at Family Hub centres etc). The postholder will manage the booking system to ensure promotion of the service, for universal and targeted support such as (but not limited to): colostrum harvesting workshops, antenatal & postnatal support groups and targeted support.
* To provide interventions with feeding plans where necessary. This may include setting up lactation aids, Finger Feeding aids, cup/syringe feeding equipment and setting up breast pumps.
* To ensure timely identification, signposting and referrals are made to specialist services to prevent a delay in support i.e. refer mothers with complex breastfeeding concerns or when the baby has difficulty feeding due to tongue-tie to the health professionals (Tongue-tie clinic).
* To attend GP practices or other agencies to deliver Breastfeeding information to medical students and others. To respond to antenatal referrals made by the Gateway team, FNP, Midwives, Paediatrics and others in community settings.
We require the following:
* Recognised qualification in Breastfeeding Support, e.g. Breastfeeding Network Supporter, NCT Counsellor, NHS training in Breastfeeding,Helpers/ Supporters Course Train the Trainer course (willingness to undertake training).
* Knowledge of how breastfeeding works and how to support mothers effectively.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon
