# Neonatal Milk Kitchen Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-milk-kitchen-assistant/05defd94-1d2a-4c79-8699-3c65f8defcf2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-milk-kitchen-assistant/05defd94-1d2a-4c79-8699-3c65f8defcf2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Kitchen assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per annum - Pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T15:20:59.421Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8304789 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8304789?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Neonatal Milk Kitchen Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. ### Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Neonatal Milk Kitchen Assistant. The successful candidate will support the safe and accurate preparation, handling, labelling, storage and distribution of all milk feeds within neonatal intensive care and special care units. You will work to strict hygiene, infection control and food safety standards, maintain accurate records, monitor stock levels and ensure feeds are prepared and delivered safely and on time. The post holder will report to the Neonatal Milk Kitchen Manager and will work closely with nurses and doctors, contributing to the highest standards of care and safety for vulnerable babies within the neonatal service. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised, attentive to detail and able to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities In this role, your key responsibilities will include supervising the staff in the milk kitchen in the preparation and maintenance of all infant feeds ensuring that approved methods of preparation are followed. Ensure policies and guidelines relating to the milk kitchen are adhered to at all times. Anticipates and identifies when policies and guidelines require updating, particularly when new processes are introduced. Ensure that additives for milk feeds are provided in a timely manner as prescribed by the medical team. Role models and ensures that the highest standards of cleanliness are adhered to in the milk kitchen. Strictly adheres to guidance on the monitoring of fridge/freezer temperatures and defrosting of same. You will need to have achieved at least a pass at GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths. You will need to demonstrate good numeracy skills, as accurate calculation of milk feed volumes is an essential part of the role. A certificate in food handling and experience of providing breastfeeding support would be an advantage. Previous experience of working with parents and families is essential, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally. The successful candidate will need to be able to work a mix of long and short day shifts across any day of the week, including weekends. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patient First - Working Together - Always Improving ### Special requirements of the post **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively with parents and all members of the MDT team. - Working knowledge of national and local policies on infant nutrition and breast feeding. ### Physical requirements of the post **Essential** - Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act). ### Qualifications / training required **Essential** - NVQ level 2 in support services in healthcare. - Certificate in food handling. **Desirable** - UNICEF BFI breast feeding management course - Knowledge of medical equipment ### Previous or relevant experience necessary **Essential** - Previous experience working for health care provider and in dealing with parents and families. - Food handling experience **Desirable** - Willing to undertake appropriate courses to expand/extend knowledge. ## Documents - [job description (docx, 149.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624496) - [person specification (docx, 23.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624497) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.