Infant Feeding Midwife
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustEpsom/Carshalton, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust based in Epsom/Carshalton. The advertised salary is £45,953 to £54,254. Applications close on 29 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated band 6 Midwife to join the Infant Feeding Team at Epsom and St Helier! Working cross...
To work closely with the IFL'S to initiate and embed new ideas, practices and approaches to direct clinical care of mothers and babies
To work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner and provide an effective link to the wider networks for breastfeeding support
To undertake clinical audit using appropriate Baby Friendly Initiative audit tools to evaluate and develop infant feeding practices with maternity services.
To facilitate group sessions for families both in pregnancy and the postnatal period
Support women in feeding their babies using evidence-based information, in line with the Trust Infant Feeding Policy
Instigate & implement feeding management plans where required and review.
Ensure accurate record keeping is kept on the Maternity notes system
Participate in and facilitate antenatal education related to infant feeding and relationship building, both in hospital and community settings, including 1-1 with parents.
Provide telephone breastfeeding support for women following discharge
Covering as required the Infant feeding phone calls and action as required.
Support the Maintaining and sustainability of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust
To work with colleagues and enable them to undertake midwifery led assessment of mothers and babies' needs
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Essential: - Band 6 registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.; - Evidence of ongoing professional development and training; - Mentorship/ SSSA.
Desirable: - Completion of BFI 2 day Breastfeeding and relationship management course; - Completion of BFI train the trainer course; - IBCLC accredited lactation consultant
Essential: - Experience working as a Band 6 midwife; - Demonstrate experience in Infant feeding and UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards
Desirable: - Experience in support in an infant feeding role; - Experience in teaching Parent education regarding Infant feeding; - Demonstrate experience of change management
Essential: - Excellent clinical midwifery skills; - Skilled practitioner in Infant feeding; - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; - Willingness to undertake training on appointment for any skills in which not already competent; - Understanding of the current public health agenda in relation to infant feeding
Desirable: - Experience using electronic patient record systems (e.g. Badgernet, CERNER); - Understanding of the current public health agenda in relation to infant feeding
How this role compares
We hold 1,160 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 65% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,943 of them in South East.
You have 8 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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