Overview
Provide advice and information on maternal and infant care, including advice and support with infant feeding and the initiation of breast feeding both in the hospital and community setting, and support the dissemination of antenatal and postnatal information when supporting and teaching on parentcraft classes.
Responsibilities
* Support the Midwifery Team with the delivery of high quality care to all mothers and their babies in the antenatal and postnatal period, in accordance with the Trust's Clinical Guidelines.
* Give practical support, advice and information to mothers with regards the care of their baby.
* Assist the mother in her chosen method of infant feeding, including giving advice/information on breastfeeding to meet the Trust's standards.
* Demonstrate the principles of sterilization and preparation of artificial milk feeds.
* To work as part of the community midwifery team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care of the mother and baby in support of and under the supervision of a Registered Midwife, in a clinic setting and within service users' own home.
* Provide advice and information on maternal and infant care, including advice and support with infant feeding and the initiation of breastfeeding, undertake baby observations and newborn bloodspot screening both in the hospital and community settings.
* Must have a current UK driving licence or have access to a car.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years' experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA / MSW within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements and qualify for sponsorship.
* Visa sponsorship eligibility: The role is eligible for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route sponsorship where applicants meet the specific requirements, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds and any role-specific criteria.
About UHSussex
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