The London Borough of Brent is situated in North-West London, with the famous Wembley Stadium at its centre.
We have a vacancy based across the borough to cover both Sudbury Primary Care Centre and Willesden Centre for Health and Care.
The post is Full time (37.5 hours) perm and also as fixed term .
We have a diverse and inclusive team of Community Nursery Nurses, Community Staff Nurses and Health Visitors who work collaboratively with the Trust Safeguarding team and all our families to support the Healthy Child Programme mandated checks. The aim of our Health Visiting multidisciplinary team is to keep our children and their families safe.
The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children's centres and clinics etc.)
Ensure timely contact with breastfeeding mothers in order to offer breastfeeding information and support
Ensure breastfeeding mothers are provided with contact details of local breastfeeding support
To actively support the planning of breastfeeding support sessions and groups
Work within recognised best practice standards for breastfeeding as recommended by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and NICE Guidance
Ensure appropriate referral for clinical support to a midwife, breastfeeding coordinator, health visitor or GP.
Meet with the Infant Nutrition Coordinator on a regular basis for supervision, every 6 weeks, and to report progress
Deal in a courteous and sensitive manner with women, relatives and others with who they come into contact with
Communicate effectively with women and others taking into account clinical conditions and differing levels of ability
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Establish working relationships with all groups of staff ensuring maintenance of good communication
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career
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Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required