Infant Feeding Support Worker
Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2026 DUE TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Can you work flexibly to support mothers to achieve their feeding goals? Are you enthusiastic about working with others to provide mother and baby centred care over the first few days of life?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor to join the Maternity Infant Feeding team to assist in the delivery of breastfeeding, lactation and infant feeding care and support on the postnatal ward.
The role will mainly be supporting mothers on the postnatal wards but will also include assisting the Infant Feeding Team in other ways such as data collection.
The applicant must be passionate about breastfeeding and supporting mothers to achieve their feeding goals. The applicant must have experience in supporting breastfeeding and a recognised qualification in breastfeeding support with one of the UK recognised breastfeeding charities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring and empathetic approach and an ability to relate positively to patients and colleagues. Relevant, significant experience and/or qualification, which demonstrates knowledge and skills of benefit to these posts is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualfications
Essential criteria- NVQ 3 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through a combination of accredited training, short courses and experience
- Recognised and up to date entry level breastfeeding support qualification (or equivalent) such as; o Association of Breastfeeding Mothers Mother Supporter o NCT Peer Supporter o BFN Breastfeeding Helper o La Leche League Peer Supporter
- Further Breastfeeding qualifications such as Breastfeeding Counsellor or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with mothers and babies to support Infant Feeding
- Experience in the care practices and management of Infant Feeding
- Evidence of working within an NHS Maternity setting
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.