University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our breastfeeding team within neonatal services. In this role, you will provide support to parents of babies receiving care in the neonatal unit, helping them establish and maintain lactation, express breast milk, and overcome any breastfeeding challenges. You must work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support and educate staff, promote breastfeeding, and implement best practice. You will support the lead sister to implement standards and policies, liaising closely within all areas of the neonatal services. The neonatal unit is currently working towards accreditation through the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. This role will support the implementation of Baby Friendly standards, promoting evidence based infant feeding practices and ensuring all families receive high quality, family integrated care throughout their neonatal journey.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of breastfeeding education and training for clinical staff, assisting with the implementation of best practice guidelines, and contributing to clinical audits to evaluate and improve infant feeding services. You will also help develop parent information resources and support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing care for babies and their families.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teaching skills, a passion for supporting families, and a commitment to continuous service development and high-quality neonatal care.
