Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within NHS or similar environment
- Experience
Experience of supporting pregnant and breastfeeding service users e.g. facilitating Infant Feeding Groups and/or supporting parents/ carers/ families on a 1:1 basis
- Specific Skills
Demonstrable understanding of infant feeding practice and best practice standards (UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative) and their practical application
- Specific Skills
Sound understanding of scope of practice and escalation/referral
- Specific Skills
Working knowledge of risk management
- Specific Skills
Understanding of Health & Safety issues in a work environment
- Specific Skills
Good presentation skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse groups/individuals with tact and sensitivity
- Information Technology
Effective and competent IT skills, including Microsoft office
- Information Technology
Competent in mobile working, including use of tablet, laptop, smartphone, etc
- Qualifications and Training
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education and experience
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working within Health Visiting
- Information Technology
Previous use of EMIS
- Qualifications and Training
UNICEF Breastfeeding course
- Qualifications and Training
IBCLC qualification in breastfeeding support from a recognised National Awarding body e.g. Breastfeeding Network supporter, NCT Counsellor, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Breastfeeding Counsellor
- Qualifications and Training
Lactation Consultant course
Job overview
Infant Feeding Practitioner - Band 3
£29,651 - £31,312 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
Part-time position available - 15 hours per week
We are currently looking for an Infant Feeding practitioner to work for the Public Health Nursing service under the direction of the Health Visitor to:
- Actively promote breastfeeding in the Borough of Greenwich
- Offer one to one and group Infant Feeding support in the Borough of Greenwich
- Support the PHCN service to deliver services to UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards
- Assist in meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of parents/carers/families through Infant Feeding support
- Deliver antenatal education, targeting hard to reach areas
- Work within the Family Hubs programme and with local partners
- Upskill current workforce in the role of Infant Feeding
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities and duties attached to this job role
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Infant Feeding Practitioner with Bromley Healthcare CIC in Across Greenwich Borough/Health Centres & Community, Greenwich. It is listed as a Band 3 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £30630.00 to £32346.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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