
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job Summary
Post holder will actively promote breast feeding and participate in the training of both the parents and professionals on the neonatal unit and also provide a reliable special feed preparation service to the Paediatric wards under the supervision.
This will entail being a specialist in breast feeding, acting as a resource for the multidisciplinary team
The post holder will support, supervise, and facilitate the training of multidisciplinary team staff including, student nurses, student midwives, and health care support workers.
The post holder will actively support women with establishing and maintaining milk supply and breastfeeding.
To act as a role model in breast feeding in the clinical area.
The post holder will participate in clerical duties and general administrative duties related to infant feeding.
The post-holder will be responsible for the preparation of special feeds, ordering and maintaining adequate supplies to all children’s wards and cleaning of the Special Feed Unit.
Main duties of the job
Breast Feeding Advisor
The post holder will actively support women with establishing and maintaining milk supply and breastfeeding.
To ensure freezer storage of all breast milk meets national standards.
To liaise with staff in other departments, in particular staff on the post-natal wards, delivery suite and paediatric wards, to ensure that the specific needs and care of the baby and his/her family are identified and met.
To have regard for each infant and family customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Special feeds Assistant
To work in the special feed unit (SFU).
- 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.
To order adequate supplies of all products and equipment used.
To monitor fridge temperatures
To keep documentation/records in accordance with the SFU policy.
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.
Closing Date: 20 March 2025
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