Breast Feeding Advisor/Dietetic Assistant for Special Feeds Unit

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital is at the forefront of academic and nursing excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity to work on the Neonatal Unit at Denmark Hill as a Breastfeeding Advisor and dietetic assistant for the special feeds unit.

The Neonatal Unit at Denmark Hill is a Level 3 care provider. As well as being a referral unit for premature babies, we accept specialist referrals for abdominal, neurological and eye surgery and for the world-wide celebrated liver service at King's. We work hand in hand with the internationally renowned Harris Birthright Centre to deliver highly specialised care to vulnerable newborns and holistic care to the family.

We are looking to recruit experienced breast feeding advisors to help provide breast feeding care, participate in parent education and support breast feeding practices across our unit. The post holder will also be responsible for the preparation of special feeds for our infants and children within Kings College Hospital under the supervision and direction of the Paediatric Dietetic Service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will actively promote breast feeding and participate in the training of both parents and healthcare professionals on the neonatal unit. In addition, the postholder will also provide a reliable special feed preparation service to the Paediatric wards under the supervision of the Paediatric Dietitians.

The main duties of this role include:

Being a specialist in breast feeding, acting as a resource for the multidisciplinary team. Supporting, supervising, and facilitating the training of multidisciplinary team staff including, student nurses, student midwives, and health care support workers. Actively supporting women with establishing and maintaining milk supply and breastfeeding Acting as a role model in breast feeding in the clinical area Being responsible for the preparation of special feeds, ordering and maintaining adequate supplies to all children's wards and cleaning of the Special Feed Unit. Participating in clerical duties and general administrative duties related to infant feeding.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The 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 of the Paediatric Dietitians.

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.

Clinical Responsibilities

Breast Feeding Advisor

To actively support women with establishing and maintaining milk supply and breastfeeding. To support, supervise, and facilitate the training of multidisciplinary team staff including, student nurses, student midwives, and health care support workers. Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation in such a manner that enables the information to be effectively handed over to other staff. To establish and maintain effective communication with nursing, medical and ancillary colleagues in order to provide optimum baby/family care. 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.

Dietetic Assistant

To work in the special feed unit (SFU) under the supervision and instruction of the Paediatric Dietitians. Following the direction of the Paediatric Dietitians:

o To prepare milk feeds for infants (in line with the SFU Policy).

o 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:

o All equipment used must be cleaned and stored appropriately.

o All storage shelves/walls cleaned once a week. - In line with the SFU cleaning guide.

To order adequate supplies of all products and equipment used. To monitor fridge temperatures and help the Lead Childrens Dietitian send samples of milks for microbial analysis when necessary. To keep documentation/records in accordance with the SFU policy. Toliaise with other departments concerned with the smooth running of the milk kitchen eg. nursing staff, catering supplies and porters. 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.

Management

Using evidence based practice promote guidelines in feeding and milk storage to staff and participate in their update.

To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate

To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Care Group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust.

To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the milk kitchen

To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi- disciplinary team

To complete audits as required both locally and nationally related to the role

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an '' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or Equivalent

Desirable

NCT breastfeeding counselling skill course or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Experience in Neonatal care and breast feeding support Evidence of recent studies in breastfeeding

Experience

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills Able to manage and prioritise own workload and others Good teaching and assessing skills

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