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Job summary

Main area
Women's and Children's
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Job ref
230-40829973-WCS-B
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2025

Employer heading

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Neonatal Feeding Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Neonatal Feeding Support Worker

37.50 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum

Closing Date: 10th July 2025

Interview Date: 14th August 2025

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the Neonatal Feeding Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the nursing team and neonatal care co-ordinator and contribute to the implementation of a high standard of individualised care by supporting families in their chosen method of feeding.

The post holder will be adaptable in supporting with the early feeding of premature babies. They will provide infant feeding information in line with UNICEF BFI standards and the Trust’s Infant Feeding Policy.

The post holder will ensure that relevant statistical information is collected and submitted effectively through the designated channels. They must be able to work in a flexible manner, depending on the needs of the service.

The post holder will run parent craft sessions around infant feeding, tailored to the needs of the families. 

There will be development opportunities of which there will be an expectation to attend and complete.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’  takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To assist the woman in her chosen method of feeding by providing accurate information and emotional and practical support in a non-judgmental manner.
  • To assist in observing the woman and her baby during preparation to feed, feeding and post-feeding, and record and report any concerns to the nurse in charge.
  • To correctly show the mother positioning and attachment, hand expression, skin-to-skin contact and provide her with supporting information verbally and written.
  • To show families how to sterilise equipment, prepare formula feeds safely and administer feeds correctly ensuring that they are responsive to their baby’s needs.
  • To perform any duties which have been learnt as part of a formal teaching programme following assessment of competence.
  • To assist with basic baby care e.g. changing a nappy, if necessary, at the time of giving infant feeding support, and report any concerns to the nurse in charge.
  • To communicate with all women, family members, colleagues and visitors effectively.
  • To report any dissatisfaction, complaint or unusual occurrence to the Nurse in Charge.
  • To provide families with details of Community Support Groups related to Breast feeding.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE level A-C English and Maths or equivalent
  • Functional Skills
  • NVQ level 3 in Health Care .
  • An understanding of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative of breastfeeding and relationship building
  • UNICEF breastfeeding training course
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of certified Breastfeeding Training course.

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a health care setting for a minimum of 6 months, offering breastfeeding support.
  • Previous experience of supporting premature babies with their feeding.
  • Have the ability to support junior colleagues
  • Have experience of orientating junior staff members
  • To understand what BFI means and how you can support this

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills; a sensitive approach, clear speaking voice, able to listen effectively
  • Able to use own initiative and work without direct supervision.
  • Able to prioritise effectively under pressure.
  • Able to work in a team
  • Good organisational skills
  • Previous experience of attending meetings/being part of working parties that have helped facilitate change or make improvements in patient care
  • Willing to undertake training courses if required
  • Ability to support families with their feeding journey in an individual or parent support group
  • Clean and tidy presentation, adhering to the GEH uniform policy whilst on duty
  • Good general health, physically able to move and handle as appropriate
  • Able to work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the service.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In Veterans

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Shuttleworth
Job title
Neonatal care co-ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476865258
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