Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking for an experienced Midwife who has the passion for leading and coordinating the Infant Feeding service in line with UNICEF BFI standards.
As an expert with specialist skills and knowledge, you will engage and motivate the team to develop a service which is committed to best practice in infant feeding.
The post holder will provide professional, clinical leadership in the development and improvement of services which promote health for women / birthing people and their babies accessing maternity care at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, (RDUH).
This leadership role will be based across both sites at RDUH in Barnstaple and Exeter. The post holder will be working as part of the Infant Feeding team, working closely with our Neonatal colleagues in a committed and coordinated way to achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation. This will be in line with the Three year delivery plan for Maternity and Neonatal services.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
A key priority of the role is to work as the lead expert supporting a coordinated and Trust wide approach with our Midwifery colleagues and Neonatal teams to achieve UNICEF BFI accreditation.
The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge and skills and be the expert who will take the lead in programmes of support and advice for parents and also the training and support for all staff within maternity services.
They will work well as part of the Multidisciplinary team approach and will be able to engage and motivate all staff to develop a service which is committed to best practice in infant feeding and the promotion of breastfeeding and improved outcomes.
Whilst promoting breastfeeding within maternity services, they will support the team in the development of strategies to enable the continued success of breastfeeding in the future with a specific focus on reducing health inequalities.
The post holder will lead on, and contribute to, regular audit activities, including service user experience to inform any improvements to the service where necessary.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, job share will be considered
Interview Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024
For further information please contact: Charlotte Kilvington; Infant Feeding Coordinator on 01392 406663 or charlotte.kilvington@nhs.net or Angela Whitfield; Lead Midwife for Community and Outpatient Services on 01271 322673 or angela.whitfield1@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
