Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusistic individual to join our Antenatal Outpatient team as an Infant Feeding Maternity Support Worker.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are interested in maternity care to gain experience and expertise in this important area of maternity services.We are looking for someone who is dedicated, compassionate and eager to develop their infant feeding skills. Youll work as part of a small, supportive team, assisting in delivering high-quality infant feeding support to birting people attending antenatal outpatient appointments.
This is a part-time post, with a fixed term until March 2029. You will work weekdays and will be required to work across our CDDFT sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide care to birthing people and families attending for appointments within our antenatal outpatient services.They will advise on the benefits of initiating breastfeeding and discuss health promotion strategies related to infant feeding methods.The post holder will work as part of the Infant Feeding Team and in line with Trust policies, guidelines and UNICEF standards for infant feeding.
The main duties include:
Providing infant feeding education to women attending for outpatient appointments
Provide infant feeding parent eduction sessions
Promote and work alongside other infant feeding support professionals
Link patients with local family hub resources
Keep data accurately and appropriately on feeding methods and outcomes
Support the specialist infant feeding team with specialist clinics and care
Support birthing people throughtout the antenatal period and follow up with immediate postnatal care handing over to community service support
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
- Date posted: 20 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-741-3
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
This is an interesting and varied role, working independently with women and families under the guidance of the midwifery and obstetric team. It would suit an experienced Health Care Assistant who has a passion for patient education and a drive to achieve important public health outcomes that directly influence the health of our local community. An interest and understanding of the importance of breast-feeding initiation or previous experience caring for women and children would be advantageous to the role. The post holder will undertake appropriate training to meet the needs of the service ensuring competency is achieved, maintained and updated yearly.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an NHS role
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Maternity Support Worker or equivalent role would be desirable.
- Ability to carry out clinical observations, recognising and reporting deviations from the norm
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- Relevant NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete
Special Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
Desirable
- Willing to work across CDDFT Sites
Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independantly and within a team.
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time.
Desirable
- An understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable
- Previous experience supporting infant feeding would be advantageous
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This advert is for Infant Feeding Maternity Support Worker with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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