Lactation Consultant

Job title:

Lactation Consultant

Company

NHS

Job description

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Lactation Consultant to join our professional team in Maidstone.We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.Main duties of the jobLactation Consultants play a key role in the delivery of the Specialist Infant Feeding Service, overseeing thetriage and allocation of referrals received by the service to ensure they are managed effectively and efficientlywithin their designated locality. This will include providing clinical leadership, overseeing the delivery of clinicsproviding both virtual and face to face care, liaising with lead professionals and specialist services such asdietetics and tongue-tie services where necessary.Lactation Consultants will provide day to day line management of Breastfeeding Assistant Practitioners withintheir locality, delegating the provision of breastfeeding packages of care appropriately and providing clinicaloversight of their work. They will also be responsible for the training and development of BreastfeedingAssistant Practitioners within their team.About usRated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiencesWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to WorkAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothSee where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathwaysDate posted27 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number846-6874659-EPJob locationsMolehill Copse Hereford Road MaidstoneMaidstoneME168BXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Health or health science degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Lactation Consultant registered with the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building Course

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supervising and training experience (mentor / educator / supervisor)

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)

KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to demonstrate a good level of specialist infant feeding knowledge including UNICEF BFI. Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Skills and AbilityEssential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills

personal AttributesEssential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to ManageEssential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Health or health science degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Lactation Consultant registered with the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) UNICEF BFI Breastfeeding and Relationship Building Course

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supervising and training experience (mentor / educator / supervisor)

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)

KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to demonstrate a good level of specialist infant feeding knowledge including UNICEF BFI. Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Skills and AbilityEssential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills

personal AttributesEssential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to ManageEssential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Maidstone, Kent

Job date

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:59:38 GMT

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