Thank you for your interest in this vacancy! We highly recommend reading our to give you an insight on how applications are scored & shortlisted by our Recruiting Managers. These tips have been provided to give you a better chance of being shortlisted for our vacancies.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job overview
We are seeking a Midwife or Nurse with a passion for Infant Feeding to join the team and get involved with providing specialist advice and support across the Perinatal areas of the Division.
This is a dynamic role and you will be joining the team at an exciting time of expansion. The maternity department at Southmead Hospital has a multi disciplinary infant feeding team, and works closely with NICU and the Regional Milk Bank.
We are BFI accredited and you will be fully involved with the development to reach Gold standard or Achieving sustainability in 2026. If you are seeking a developmental role with a view to becoming a senior Infant Feeding Specialist in the future, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide individualised specialist advice for mothers and babies with breastfeeding difficulties
Support the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife in Maternity and the Infant Feeding Specialist Nurse in NICU with duties and responsibilities as directed
Prepare and complete audits as directed by the BFI framework, including implementing any action plans
Conduct BFI audit with mothers and families and staff
Provide expert teaching for the mandatory study days for maternity unit staff
Please call the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife for further information.
Working for our organisation
Our maternity services provide a full range of maternity care. Our dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity care support workers (MCSW’s) and support staff are committed to providing personalised care to the highest standards.
The service at North Bristol Trust is based at Southmead Hospital and provides a full range of obstetric services for those who live in the catchment of North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The maternity department is one of the largest in the country, was awarded ‘Good’ by the CQC has more than 5200 births each year offering women the choice of 3 places of birth.
Staff working in Maternity at NBT describe the kindness and care that is demonstrated to each other. Great importance is placed on civility and a team ethos of going the extra mile together
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role will build on your existing midwifery skills and knowledge and you will receive specialist training
You will work closely with the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Nurse to implement the action plans agreed by the Maternity Matrons and Head of Midwifery
You will be expected to work independently when based in the community clinics
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. Baby Friendly Initaitve training
2. Able to work in all areas of maternity services- antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including report writing abilities
4. Knowledge of change management and ability to provide leadership within the designated ward area.
Desirable criteria
5. Infant Feeding qualification eg IBCLC registered
6. Experience with audit
7. Experience in education of peers and clients
Essential
Essential criteria
8. Demonstrable experience of infant feeding knowledge
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.