Infant Feeding Support Worker

Croydon University Maternity Services are looking for an innovative, resourceful and knowledgeable individual to join us. Do you have a proven track record in proving breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Support? Do you have a desire to provide Croydon mothers with excellent care in order to achieve their breastfeeding goals? Join us and be part of building an Infant Feeding Team for our mothers in Croydon.
Here in Croydon, we are in the process of building upon our work so far in achieving Stage 2 and working towards full accreditation of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards. We are searching for a keen and enthusiastic team member to support the woman of Croydon in their choice of Infant Feeding.
The successful candidate should possess knowledge of lactation, how breastfeeding works, UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards and the willingness to further develop themselves professionally. The post holder must be willing to undertake both clinical and educational duties as required. As well as supporting the unit clinically in times of increased activity.
The appointed Infant Feeding Support Worker will become part of the Infant Feeding Team at Croydon’s Health Services Maternity Unit. The post holder will work across the maternity unit but will be predominately be based on the postnatal ward. The role entails supporting and empowering women in their choice of Infant Feeding and to promote the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive breastfeeding service including delivery of the breastfeeding clinic, telephone support and supporting women to breastfeed their newborn babies. The post-holder will also be expected to support the Specialist Infant Feeding Lead with the implementation of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, and maintain baby friendly standards across CHS.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role or contact the recruiting manager.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. Therefore, if you intend to apply for this post, you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Interview date: TBC