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This role’s workload is split between the Human Milk Bank and Neonatal Milk Kitchen the responsibilities for each are detailed below.

Job Summary

·         To be responsible for carrying out the pasteurisation of donated milk in accordance with the latest update of NICE Guidelines and to local policy and procedure for pasteurisation.

·         To take responsibility for maintaining accurate records of pasteurisation as per standing Human Milk Bank (HMB) procedures

·         Liaise and communicate effectively with HMB Manager on all matters relating to the pasteurisation processes of Human Milk.

·         Responsible for and maintaining inputting all pasteurisation details into the e-Delphyn tracking system.

·         Maintain a full audit trail for the Human Milk Bank service and provide data as required.

·         To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

·         To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

·         To safely prepare milk feeds daily for all babies across the Newborn care Unit

·         To ensure the safe storage and use of breastmilk across Newborn care.

Responsibilities within the Human Milk Bank

• Each morning inspect each freezers temperature readings to establish that temperature levels are within acceptable ranges and move milk from any faulty/broken down equipment into another freezer and report faults to HMB manager.
• Ensure all equipment is functional prior to the commencement of the pasteurisation process.
• Ensure preparation area is cleaned at appropriate intervals
• Wear protective clothing including cap, gown and gloves during processing cycles as stated in the HMB policy and food hygiene regulations.
• Pasteurise milk following NICE guideline CG93 (latest update) and local policy variations.
• Defrost, decant, and regularly mix milk during bottling procedures under hygienic conditions.
• Scan the milk bottles into the computer system at various steps throughout the pasteurisation process and during milk preparation.
• Collect three samples from each batch of milk bottled for microbiology testing and nutritional analysis and post pasteurisation as planned.
• Record data of pasteurisation, donor name, dates of milk expression, volume processed and batch number of each mother’s milk in the pasteurisation book as each individual batch is prepared.
• Prepare milk analysis equipment and record the values of each batch.
• Following the bottling and pasteurisation of milk ensure that all bottles are correctly labelled.
• Maintain accurate records of all pasteurised cycles following local HMB Standard Operational Procedure (SOP)
• Record and file all processing data at the end of each day in the appropriate files
• Stock up pasteurisation room in preparation for the next pasteurisation day.
• Stock rotate freezers as necessary to ensure oldest milk is used first.
• Ensure freezers are regularly defrosted and cleaned.
• Maintain health, safety and security and report any concerns.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the Trust as required and alert staff immediately if replenishment stock is required.
• Assist the Human milk bank manager with any duties she may require you to undertake.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Help assist with enrolling new donors and answer any mum’s questions in the manager’s absence.
• Supports the safe transportation of milk from the milk bank to neonatal units in our network ensuring the cold chain is maintained throughout.
• Supports a quality controlled human milk bank by using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in all processes which is reviewed regularly and encompasses all aspects of the milk bank processes.
• Ensure the safe and verifiable storage and pasteurisation of human milk in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines including the validation, calibration, maintenance of all equipment and recording of this.
• Coordinate microbiological sampling of donor milk, ensure all results are recorded correctly and seek clarification where results are significantly out with suspected contamination or are unusual.
• Stock rotate milk that has passed screening and discard failed milk.
• Have clear processes for batch recall if required and review processes for

Responsibilities within the Neonatal Milk Kitchen

·         To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the milk kitchen.

·         To safely calculate and prepare milk feeds daily.

·         To ensure that breast milk is used and stored safely.

·         To be able to use the e-delphyn system safely.

·         To monitor and document the temperatures of all fridges and freezers that store milk across the newborn care unit.

·         To maintain records of donor breastmilk usage

·         To liaise with the dieticians when specialised formulas and additives are required.

·         To liaise and support the feeding team regarding breast milk use.

·         To monitor supply levels of maternal and donated breast milk.

·         To liaise with the nursing team regarding milk supplies

·         To monitor and rotate supplies of formula.

·         Be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of milk related items.

·         To clean and defrost all fridges and freezers used to store milk.

·         To prepare milk for discharge.

·         To make up colostrum packs for mothers.

·         To ensure availability of expressing kits and replenishing stock. This would include kits, bottle brushes, leaflets and sterilising bags.

·         To be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the expressing and sterilising rooms.

·         To ensure that the expressing/sterilising rooms are fully stocked with washing up liquid, bottles and cardboard trays.

·         To always maintain patient confidentiality and act professionally