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Infant feeding support worker

Orpington
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Support worker
Posted: 22h ago
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Job overview

Job Summary:
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Infant Feeding Team, under the direct supervision of the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife.

While the role requires flexibility to support infant feeding practices across the entire maternity unit, the primary base will be the postnatal ward.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife in achieving and maintaining UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation standards throughout the maternity unit.

2. Provide evidence-based health education, advice, and support to new parents on infant feeding and care to promote the health and well-being of both mother and baby.

3. Offer practical guidance and emotional support to empower parents in their infant feeding choices and care practices.

4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure consistent and effective infant feeding support and education.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£ billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

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