Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for the preparation of special feeds, stock control – rotation, ordering and maintaining adequate supplies to all children’s wards and adherence to cleaning guidelines of the Special Feed Unit.

The post holder will ensure special feeds are delivered/transported safely in accordance to SFU guidance and Trust policy

The post holder will, utilising the digital patient record participate in audit, clerical duties, and general administrative duties related to infant feeding.

To work in the special feed unit (SFU) under the supervision and instruction of the Paediatric Dietitians and Neonatal Line Management team.

Following the direction of the Paediatric Dietitians and Neonatal management teams:

To prepare milk feeds for infants (in line with the SFU Policy).To prepare special feeds for older children.  

To label all feeds correctly (in line with the SFU policy).

To deliver prepared feeds to ward kitchens and ensure they are stored safely and to dispose of any unused feeds in an appropriate manner.

To clean the milk room:

All equipment used must be cleaned and stored appropriately.                   

All storage shelves/walls cleaned once a week and deep cleaning - In line with the SFU cleaning guide.

Utilising the digital ordering process order and ensure adequate supplies of all products and equipment used, ensure stock rotation avoiding waste.

Monitor and ensure preparation kits:

- are well stocked, audited and available

- are complete identifying and escalating incomplete sets

- understand and follow the CSSD process for central sterilising of preparation kits 

To monitor fridge and room temperature  in SFU and help the Lead Children’s Dietitian send samples of milks for microbial analysis when necessary

To keep documentation/records and audits in accordance with the SFU policy.

To liaise with other departments concerned with the smooth running of the milk kitchen eg. nursing staff, catering supplies and porters.

The post-holder will undertake to follow and complete hygiene and ICP practice and audits

To run the training program for nursing staff required to make feeds.

To assist in change in policy or procedures in the SFU where necessary

Management

Using evidence based practice promote guidelines in feeding, milk storage and use of donor milk to staff and participate in their update. 

To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate

To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Care Group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the milk kitchen

To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi- disciplinary team

To complete audits as required both locally and nationally related to the role