Infant Feeding Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Infant Feeding Support Worker to join our forward thinking Infant Feeding Team.
We wish to appointment an Infant feeding support worker to join the Infant feeding team to help support infant feeding within the inpatient maternity wards, Ninewells Hospital and potential for community shifts. Working positively to influencing breastfeeding attrition rates and reducing rates of re-admission to hospital with feeding challenges. In addition to providing tailored individual support and information for women however they choose to feed their baby.
The successful candidate will be supported by both the Infant Feeding Team and the maternity/neonatal staff within our inpatient wards. Candidates should have a proven track record of supporting women with infant feeding and will demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative managing their workload effectively.
We require an NVQ3 or equivalent experience and must also have sound, current knowledge of best practice in infant/breast feeding.
Responsible to the Band 7 Infant Feeding Advisors, you will have a key role for promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding complying with Baby Friendly practice standards across Tayside Maternity Services.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries/visits can be arranged with Marianne White or Lisa Young 01382 660111 ext 32964, Infant Feeding Advisors.
Cover of the 24hr service will be required.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,914 - £28,187 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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