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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 36 hours per week (Able to work flexibly across the perinatal service throughout the 7 days. Contribute to the on call rota.)
Job ref
339-W&C8462-LMH
Employer
North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southmead Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/11/2025 23:59

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Infant Feeding Midwife/ Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

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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

Please contact the Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife for further information  

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Baby Friendly Initaitve training
  • Able to work in all areas of maternity services- antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including report writing abilities
  • Knowledge of change management and ability to provide leadership within the designated ward area.
Desirable criteria
  • Infant Feeding qualification eg IBCLC registered
  • Experience with audit
  • Experience in education of peers and clients

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of infant feeding knowledge

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liz Haines
Job title
Maternity Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07767 951325
Additional information

Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, Marion Copeland 

Infant Feeding Specialist Nurse Cathy Budd 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
People & Transformation Division
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital
BS10 5NB
Telephone
0117 4141151
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