Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. In March 2021, UNICEF UK approved the revalidation of HCT’s Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), maintaining our prestigious Gold BFI award. Our infant feeding service is well established and we have built up a proud reputation for quality and excellence thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Position Summary
The Bishops Stortford Public Health Nursing 0–5 Team (Health Visiting) has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 3 (22.5 hrs week) Infant Feeding Support Worker to join us. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working. You will be working alongside our Public Health Nurses and HCT Infant Feeding Co‑ordinators to maintain our BFI accreditation.
Responsibilities
* Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse deliver a planned intervention of information, advice and support for infant feeding.
Qualifications and Experience
* All applicants to please detail their experience of supporting breastfeeding/infant feeding.
* The candidate must have afull valid driving licenceandaccess to a carto use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Benefits and Compensation
* In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro‑rata where applicable).
* Generous contributory pension
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (pro‑rata and depending on NHS Trust service)
* Special Leave for family and personal reasons
* NHS Car Lease Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Discounts
* Wide range of training opportunities including the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative training
* Regular restorative and safeguarding supervision sessions to support your practice
Additional Information
* We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
* Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
* We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
* Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated; vaccination is not a legal requirement but remains the best line of defense against COVID‑19.
Advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026.
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