Job summary
- Main area
- Health Visiting
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-NMR714-0724
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Abergele Health Clinic
- Town
- Abergele
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Infant Feeding Specialist Health Visitor
Band 7
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Infant Feeding Specialist Health Visitor (Band 7) to support Infant Feeding across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Central IHC Area of Conwy & Denbighshire.
The BCUHB Health Visiting Service was re-accredited in March 2024 by UNICEF UK as Baby Friendly Level 3. The service was commended for providing a high standard of care to pregnant women and new mothers.
Main duties of the job
As the infant feeding specialist, you will be responsible for promoting effective working relationships by liaising with colleagues, GP's, other professionals, and statutory and voluntary agencies, organising, and delivering training to Health Visiting Skill-mix Teams.
The successful candidate will be a resource for practitioners and support them when they are working with complex Infant Feeding cases. You will be an excellent communicator who promotes effective working relationships with all health care professionals and agencies.
You will organise and deliver UNICEF Baby Friendly training and assessment of Health Visiting staff breastfeeding skill in conjunction with the management team.
You will be responsible for leading the audit programme for the Health Visiting service to ensure Baby Friendly accreditation Level 3 is maintained. You will ensure that the Health Visiting service has in place robust working practices that will deliver on strategic level outcomes.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and / or knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
- Completion of UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building (Health |Visitors) or equivalent
- Knowledge of current government legislation relating to early years nutrition and the obesity agenda
- Knowledge of BFI Standards and BFI "train the trainer" training
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Breastfeeding counsellor qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Skilled practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Experience in audit
- Experience in providing breastfeeding support
Desirable criteria
- Experience of initiating / implementing initiatives to develop practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- IT skills
- Ability to develop specialised programmes of care and provide specialist advice
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- People management skills
Values
Essential criteria
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Gammon
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825 244704
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