Clinical Lead Health Visitor: Infant Feeding
Band 7
Main area Health Visitor Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 220-WHT-8338010
Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site 1st Floor, Northgate House Town London Salary £55,524 – £62,652 inclusive of Outer HCAS per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59
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This exciting post involves taking the lead in supporting the wider Health Visiting teams to deliver on one of the key objectives identified and agreed for the health visiting service in Barnet. The time dedicated to this role will vary but will include certain number of day(s) per week.This role supports the Infant Feeding Coordinator in the delivery of infant feeding services in Barnet, working towards increasing rates of initiation and continuation of breast feeding. This includes supporting audit and training in relation to maintaining and developing Barnet’s Baby Friendly certificate of commitment with the aim of progressing to Level 1. The post holder will support developing and providing clinical expertise to staff, parents and health partners alongside the infant feeding coordinator. It also includes supporting and enhancing the delivery of the Barnet Healthy Child programme as part of an integrated service.The role is also responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to designated areas within Barnet. Reporting to the Team Leader/Locality Manager, they will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective universal health provision.The role is a fantastic development opportunity which will enable you to get involved to shape and deliver on the local strategy.We are interested in your aspirations and supporting your career development so come and find out more
Main duties of the job
1. To demonstrate a commitment to best practice in Infant Feeding and all aspects of child development and work with the Early Years Teams and other partners to embed best practice in Barnet, and Whittington Health as a whole.2. To demonstrate and develop evidence-based knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be able to be an expert resource for the integrated teams, particularly in the area of Infant Feeding.3. To assess local need and to plan, coordinate and deliver training programmes and workshops to health visiting staff, and others as appropriate, to promote best practice standards in all aspects of Infant Feeding.4. To work with other specialist colleagues such as Early Years to develop integrated protocols which support the Infant Feeding Strategy.5. To provide Infant Feeding expertise and support to Community Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors and other partners working with families.6. To take a lead role in working with colleagues and partners to deliver on our Infant feeding Strategy.7. To participate in planning, carrying out and evaluating audits, research projects and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol,
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