An exciting development opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley for a Maternal Infant Nutrition Co-ordinator. This post is based in the Women & Children’s Unit and will work across all areas to support the recommendations within the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Framework.
We are looking for individuals with a keen interest in Infant Nutrition, to drive forward the Maternal and Infant Nutrition agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance and influence the interventions necessary which will create a positive impact on the nutritional status of birthing people, and babies.
It is important that you are an enthusiastic and motivated midwife / nurse with excellent leadership and communication skills who can demonstrate focus and commitment to deliver the Scottish Government targets, including achievement and maintenance of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.
It is essential that you have a keen interest in patient safety, excellent clinical knowledge, recent evidence of ongoing CPD; an awareness of research based evidence/guidelines, and has competent IT skills. The applicant should posses the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused, and be flexible. It is also desirable that you will be educated to degree level.
The role requires you to provide day to day support to midwives, maternity care assistants, and nursery nurses, in their practice and professional development as well as working with other nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management team.
This is a senior midwifery / nursing role and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully participate in the clinical and professional leadership within the organisation.
Informal enquiries to:
Heather Riddoch, Department manager Tel: 01324 567162
Alison McBride, Head of Midwifery. Tel: 01324 567480
Kirsty MacInnes, Service Manager. Tel: 01324 567249
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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