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Applications are welcome from experienced Nursery Nurses who are pro-active and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Trafford Local Care Organisation are a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health and social care services; aiming to improve the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries. Community healthcare teams are employed by MFT and deployed to us, linking closely with Manchester Local Care Organisation. Teams work as one and together to make a difference to the health of people in Trafford.We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual to work alongside our Infant Feeding Co-ordinator to support women wishing to breast feed their babies from the antenatal period and after birth.
TLCO has been fully accredited with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award and prides itself on the support offered to women wishing to breastfeed their babies.
Experience of working in a community setting in primary care is essential to support women in both individual and group settings. You must be able to work in partnership with other healthcare professionals and to have experience in supporting mothers with breastfeeding.
Applications are welcome from experienced Nursery Nurses who are pro-active and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Post holders need to work flexibly and be committed to working innovatively with other children services colleagues.
You must have good communication skills, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
In return we are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Vaughan Job title: Infant Feeding Co-ordinator Email address: Telephone number:
Trafford Local Care Organisation are a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health and social care services; aiming to improve the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries. Community healthcare teams are employed by MFT and deployed to us, linking closely with Manchester Local Care Organisation. Teams work as one and together to make a difference to the health of people in Trafford.
We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual to work alongside our Infant Feeding Co-ordinator to support women wishing to breast feed their babies from the antenatal period and after birth.
TLCO has been fully accredited with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award and prides itself on the support offered to women wishing to breastfeed their babies.
Experience of working in a community setting in primary care is essential to support women in both individual and group settings. You must be able to work in partnership with other healthcare professionals and to have experience in supporting mothers with breastfeeding.
Applications are welcome from experienced Nursery Nurses who are pro-active and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Post holders need to work flexibly and be committed to working innovatively with other children services colleagues.
You must have good communication skills, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
In return we are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Vaughan Job title: Infant Feeding Co-ordinator Email address: Telephone number:
We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual to work alongside our Infant Feeding Co-ordinator to support women wishing to breast feed their babies from the antenatal period and after birth.
TLCO has been fully accredited with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award and prides itself on the support offered to women wishing to breastfeed their babies.
Experience of working in a community setting in primary care is essential to support women in both individual and group settings. You must be able to work in partnership with other healthcare professionals and to have experience in supporting mothers with breastfeeding.
Applications are welcome from experienced Nursery Nurses who are pro-active and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Post holders need to work flexibly and be committed to working innovatively with other children services colleagues.
You must have good communication skills, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
In return we are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Vaughan Job title: Infant Feeding Co-ordinator Email address: Telephone number:
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1. Can you describe your experience in a community healthcare setting, particularly in primary care?
2. What specific training or qualifications do you have related to infant feeding and breastfeeding support?
3. How have you previously supported mothers during the antenatal period and after birth with breastfeeding?
4. What techniques do you employ to communicate effectively with new mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
5. Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support a mother in her breastfeeding journey?
6. How do you ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices related to infant feeding?
7. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role related to breastfeeding support and how you resolved it.
8. How do you approach individual vs group support for mothers wishing to breastfeed?
9. Working flexibly is a requirement for this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt your working methods to meet the needs of families?
10. What does the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award mean to you, and why is it important in the context of infant feeding support?
11. How do you promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity when supporting diverse families in their breastfeeding journey?
12. Can you discuss any professional development experiences that have significantly influenced your approach to infant feeding support?
13. How do you plan to contribute to the ongoing improvement of breastfeeding services within our organisation?
14. Given the requirement for independent travel across the locality, can you discuss your approach to managing your time effectively when visiting clients?
15. How comfortable are you with using digital tools and systems, such as the Electronic Patient Record system, to document client interactions and outcomes?
16. What motivates you to work in infant feeding support, and why did you apply for this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?
17. What do you believe you can bring to our team that will enhance the support we offer to women in Trafford?
18. Can you describe your experience in a community healthcare setting, particularly in primary care?
19. What specific training or qualifications do you have related to infant feeding and breastfeeding support?
20. How have you previously supported mothers during the antenatal period and after birth with breastfeeding?
21. What techniques do you employ to communicate effectively with new mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
22. Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support a mother in her breastfeeding journey?
23. How do you ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices related to infant feeding?
24. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role related to breastfeeding support and how you resolved it.
25. How do you approach individual vs group support for mothers wishing to breastfeed?
26. Working flexibly is a requirement for this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt your working methods to meet the needs of families?
27. What does the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award mean to you, and why is it important in the context of infant feeding support?
28. How do you promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity when supporting diverse families in their breastfeeding journey?
29. Can you discuss any professional development experiences that have significantly influenced your approach to infant feeding support?
30. How do you plan to contribute to the ongoing improvement of breastfeeding services within our organisation?
31. Given the requirement for independent travel across the locality, can you discuss your approach to managing your time effectively when visiting clients?
32. How comfortable are you with using digital tools and systems, such as the Electronic Patient Record system, to document client interactions and outcomes?
33. What motivates you to work in infant feeding support, and why did you apply for this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?
34. What do you believe you can bring to our team that will enhance the support we offer to women in Trafford?
1. Can you describe your experience in a community healthcare setting, particularly in primary care?
2. What specific training or qualifications do you have related to infant feeding and breastfeeding support?
3. How have you previously supported mothers during the antenatal period and after birth with breastfeeding?
4. What techniques do you employ to communicate effectively with new mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
5. Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support a mother in her breastfeeding journey?
6. How do you ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices related to infant feeding?
7. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role related to breastfeeding support and how you resolved it.
8. How do you approach individual vs group support for mothers wishing to breastfeed?
9. Working flexibly is a requirement for this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt your working methods to meet the needs of families?
10. What does the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award mean to you, and why is it important in the context of infant feeding support?
11. How do you promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity when supporting diverse families in their breastfeeding journey?
12. Can you discuss any professional development experiences that have significantly influenced your approach to infant feeding support?
13. How do you plan to contribute to the ongoing improvement of breastfeeding services within our organisation?
14. Given the requirement for independent travel across the locality, can you discuss your approach to managing your time effectively when visiting clients?
15. How comfortable are you with using digital tools and systems, such as the Electronic Patient Record system, to document client interactions and outcomes?
16. What motivates you to work in infant feeding support, and why did you apply for this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?
17. What do you believe you can bring to our team that will enhance the support we offer to women in Trafford?
18. Can you describe your experience in a community healthcare setting, particularly in primary care?
19. What specific training or qualifications do you have related to infant feeding and breastfeeding support?
20. How have you previously supported mothers during the antenatal period and after birth with breastfeeding?
21. What techniques do you employ to communicate effectively with new mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
22. Can you provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support a mother in her breastfeeding journey?
23. How do you ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices related to infant feeding?
24. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role related to breastfeeding support and how you resolved it.
25. How do you approach individual vs group support for mothers wishing to breastfeed?
26. Working flexibly is a requirement for this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt your working methods to meet the needs of families?
27. What does the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award mean to you, and why is it important in the context of infant feeding support?
28. How do you promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity when supporting diverse families in their breastfeeding journey?
29. Can you discuss any professional development experiences that have significantly influenced your approach to infant feeding support?
30. How do you plan to contribute to the ongoing improvement of breastfeeding services within our organisation?
31. Given the requirement for independent travel across the locality, can you discuss your approach to managing your time effectively when visiting clients?
32. How comfortable are you with using digital tools and systems, such as the Electronic Patient Record system, to document client interactions and outcomes?
33. What motivates you to work in infant feeding support, and why did you apply for this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?
34. What do you believe you can bring to our team that will enhance the support we offer to women in Trafford?
Useful skills for an Infant Feeding Advisor:
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To work as an Infant Feeding Advisor in the UK, several skills and qualifications are typically required to effectively support parents and caregivers in feeding their infants. Here are some of the essential skills and qualifications:
Qualifications
1. Relevant Background: A background in healthcare, nutrition, nursing, midwifery, or a related field is often required. Qualifications in child health, public health, or breastfeeding support are also beneficial.
2. Specific Training: Completing a recognized course on infant feeding (such as the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative training, or training from organizations like the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers) can enhance your qualifications.
3. Accreditation/Certification: Certifications from recognized bodies related to breastfeeding support (like IBCLC — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) are highly regarded.
Skills
1. Knowledge of Infant Nutrition: Understanding the nutritional needs of infants, breastfeeding practices, formula feeding, and introducing solid foods.
2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to parents and caregivers.
3. Empathy and Supportive Counseling: The ability to provide emotional support and encouragement to new parents who may face challenges with feeding.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to assess feeding issues and offer practical solutions based on the specific needs of the infant and family.
5. Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of and respect for cultural differences that may influence infant feeding practices.
6. Training and Education Skills: The ability to educate parents and caregivers about breastfeeding techniques, formula preparation, and ensuring safe feeding practices.
7. Listening Skills: Strong active listening skills to understand the concerns and questions of parents and tailor advice accordingly.
8. Teamwork and Collaboration: Working effectively alongside healthcare professionals, including midwives, health visitors, and pediatricians, to support the best outcomes for families.
9. Record Keeping and Administrative Skills: Ability to maintain accurate records of consultations and follow-ups, as required by healthcare settings.
Experience
1. Clinical Experience: Experience working in a healthcare or community setting, particularly with infants or families, is invaluable.
2. Experience with Diverse Populations: Experience working with a wide range of families, considering their varied backgrounds and needs.
Continuous Professional Development
1. Ongoing Training: Keeping up to date with the latest research and guidelines in infant feeding practices and nutrition.
2. Networking: Engaging with professional organizations and attending relevant workshops or conferences to stay informed about best practices.
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