Maternity support worker Infant feeding support
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Maternity support worker Infant feeding support
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* To provide women and families with infant feeding support within a dynamic postnatal ward.
* Support the tongue tie division clinic.
* Deliver bitesize parent education sessions on the ward around infant feeding.
* To assist the registered midwife or nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.
* To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered midwife or nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
* To maintain high clinical standards
* To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
* To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
* The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
* To provide women and families with infant feeding support within a dynamic postnatal ward.
* Support the tongue tie division clinic.
* Deliver bitesize parent education sessions on the ward around infant feeding.
* To assist the registered midwife or nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.
* To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered midwife or nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
* To maintain high clinical standards
* To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
* To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
* The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
Infant feeding training will be undertaken as per Maternity Services Training Plan and Needs Analysis for MCA role together with Infant Feeding MCA training programme. Competencies will be assessed by the Infant Feeding Coordinator or Specialist Infant Feeding Midwife.
* The following description is the primary role for the Infant Feeding Support MCA. S/he may be required to perform other tasks when needed if training has been undertaken - see ADDITIONAL CLINICAL CARE, CLERICAL AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES as for Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant.
* Share infant feeding information with antenatal mothers including the value of breastfeeding for protection, comfort and food and the increased health risks of not breastfeeding.
* Assist mothers in the care of babies, building a relationship with her baby and adjustment to motherhood.
* Give practical support to mothers in how to position and attach their babies at the breast to ensure effective breastfeeding.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Barnard Job title: Infant Feeding Team Lead Midwife Email address: charlotte.coker2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296315162
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