# Specialist Maternity Support Worker - Infant Feeding > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-maternity-support-worker-infant-feeding/3ddff0a4-bd67-4a04-a3be-5c24cbb4c535 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-maternity-support-worker-infant-feeding/3ddff0a4-bd67-4a04-a3be-5c24cbb4c535.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Maternity support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed term: 24 months) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (some cross site working) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T00:01:00.277Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Infant_feeding/Infant_feeding-v8296387 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8296387?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Maternity Infant Feeding Team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton requires two band 3 specialist support workers on a 2-year 22.5 hours per week fixed term contract to work across all sites at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The successful candidate will be actively involved in promoting and supporting breastfeeding and ensuring the safe, appropriate use of formula milk preparations. The role is pivotal in supporting UHDB to continue to embed its UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Accreditation. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work with families in the antenatal and postnatal period, supporting them to make informed decisions about infant feeding. This will include giving professional advice on breastfeeding and lactation to parents and staff to ensure consistent advice and information is given. The post holders will also be expected to support the specialist midwives responsible for infant feeding in the maternity setting to develop initiatives towards embedding UNICEF UK BFI standards. Initiatives include health promotion advice, assisting with the preparation of teaching materials, resources and environments, facilitating infant feeding classes and undertaking audits. Safeguarding compliance with the International Code of the Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes will be compulsory The post will require an ability to work flexibly, meeting competing demands, to be adaptable, and reliable. Clinical support of breastfeeding is fundamental to the role, therefore previous experience in advising pregnant women and supporting new mothers to breastfeed and maintain lactation is essential. The successful applicants must also be driven by a passion to provide women-centred personalised care with a commitment to maintaining the UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation Closing date of applications: 15th October 2026 Interview date: 29th October 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers ### 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 ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - Full driving license with vehicle (as some cross site working). - To be able to demonstrate an approachable manner with good interpersonal skills - To be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload - To be able to demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrable previous experience of working with breastfeeding mothers - Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding issues - To be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety issues - demonstrable knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentiality - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre - Experience of using hospital patient record system - Experience of working in an acute hospital setting ### Education Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Previous experience supporting breastfeeding women, with a breastfeeding qualification (for example, IBCLC, ABM, Breastfeeding Network or equivalent) - GCSE Maths & English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent **Desirable** - Foundation Degree. 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