Infant Feeding Midwife

To help the IFL to implement and maintain the UNICEF best practice maternity standards for infant feeding throughout the Trust To be responsible for and undertake all clinical audits relating to infant feeding, using specific audit tools to evaluate and develop best practice within the maternity services In conjunction with the IFL, develop and provide a midwifery led frenulotomy service To be an effective time manager whilst working as an autonomous midwifery practitioner To support the IFL in ensuring that midwifery practice in regards to infant feeding is both evidence based and is developed in line with best practice In conjunction with the IFL and with her guidance, be aware of and ensure compliance with the International Code of Breastmilk Substitutes. Work with the IFL and team, with the support of the Director of Midwifery and lead midwifery colleagues to develop infant feeding strategies for the maternity service in line with national and local policy. To be recognized as a
specialist professional with increased knowledge in infant feeding, and act as a resource of information and support for colleagues Work in conjunction with the IFL in the education of the multi-disciplinary team in matters relating to infant feeding, including participation in the mandatory midwifery training programme