Specialist Nurse Infant feeding/Healthy Weight *Internal Apps Only*NHS

Job summary

*Internal Apps Only*

The post holder in line with public health improvement objectives and specification requirements will have a lead role for infant feeding andhealthy weight, reducing the high levels of childhood obesity in South Tyneside The post holder will support the increase in the number of mothers initiating breastfeeding at birth, increasing the numbers of mothers sustaining breastfeeding and the maintenance of UNICEF accreditation across South Tyneside This will include the formulation and implementation of breastfeeding policies and programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

To be the lead specialist for healthy weight for children/young people and their families.

To lead on the implementation of local and national breastfeeding initiatives, ensuring guidelines, training and health visiting/early year's skills reflect recommendations.

To influence, develop and implement research based changes to clinical practice.

To provide specialist advice to the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Team on weight management issues and ensure they follow agreed guidelines on obesity management

Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, supporting a systematic cross agency approach to the promotion of breastfeeding and improved outcomes, especially with women and families from disadvantaged groups.

To develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures for the management of overweight children/young people and their families.

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Iceton on [email protected]

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.