Infant Feeding Practitioner

Main area Infant feeding lead Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours 15 hours per week (Part Time positions available) Job ref 848-BHC-297-26

Site Across Greenwich Borough/Health Centres & Community Town Greenwich Salary £30,630 - £32,346 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Infant Feeding Practitioner - Band 3

We are currently looking for an Infant Feeding practitioner to work for the Public Health Nursing service under the direction of the Health Visitor to:

• Actively promote breastfeeding in the Borough of Greenwich
• Offer one to one and group Infant Feeding support in the Borough of Greenwich
• Support the PHCN service to deliver services to UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards
• Assist in meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of parents/carers/families through Infant Feeding support
• Deliver antenatal education, targeting hard to reach areas
• Work within the Family Hubs programme and with local partners
• Upskill current workforce in the role of Infant Feeding

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities and duties attached to this job role

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.

Person specification

Information Technology

• Effective and competent IT skills, including Microsoft office
• Competent in mobile working, including use of tablet, laptop, smartphone, etc
• Previous use of EMIS

Experience

• Experience of working within NHS or similar environment
• Experience of supporting pregnant and breastfeeding service users e.g. facilitating Infant Feeding Groups and/or supporting parents/ carers/ families on a 1:1 basis
• Previous experience of working within Health Visiting

Specific Skills

• Demonstrable understanding of infant feeding practice and best practice standards (UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative) and their practical application
• Sound understanding of scope of practice and escalation/referral
• Working knowledge of risk management
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues in a work environment
• Good presentation skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse groups/individuals with tact and sensitivity

Qualifications and Training

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education and experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• UNICEF Breastfeeding course
• IBCLC qualification in breastfeeding support from a recognised National Awarding body e.g. Breastfeeding Network supporter, NCT Counsellor, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Breastfeeding Counsellor

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Anita Szczesniak Job title Tri Borough infant feeding & healthy weight Lead Email address anita.szczesniak@nhs.net

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