Lead Midwife for Infant Feeding
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Lead Midwife for Infant Feeding
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
* Job Description and banding subject to Agenda for Change review*
To lead the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation process within maternity services, increasing breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates across Stockport.Support with the frenulotomy service (undertaking training as necessary) to be able to review for restricted lingual frenulum in a clinical setting. Perform frenulotomy divisions appropriately and ensure that all documentation is completed in line with Trust Guidelines.To lead the review, development and implementation of infant feeding policies, ensuring effective communication and compliance across all staff groupsTo develop and deliver infant feeding training to all maternity and neonatal staff groups, working closely with the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Main duties of the job
To lead the UNICEF BFI accreditation process within maternity services, increasing breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates across Stepping Hill and Stockport.
To update infant feeding policy and communicate effectively with all staff groupsTo develop and deliver infant feeding training to all maternity and neonatal staff groups, workingclosely with Infant Feeding Co-ordinator (Startwell Stockport) and Neonatal infant feeding Links
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-NAM7MID-10-26
Job locations
Stockport Foundation Trust
Poplar grove, Hazel Grove
SK27JE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife on UK NMC register
- Evidence of professional/academic development
- Leadership course evident or working towards
- Specialist lactation qualification/training or willingness to undertake
- Specialist clinical skills in Tongue Tie (Frenulotomy) or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Lactation consultant
- Frenulotomy trained
- IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in clinical environment supporting infant feeding
- Able to cover a 5 day a week service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience of NHS midwifery
- Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working.
- Experience and competency in all areas of midwifery practice.
- Leadership experience
- Involvement in midwifery practice in relation to infant feeding.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Involvement in the implementation of service improvements.
- Experience of UNICEF BFI project lead/IFT
skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
- Proven ability to work inter-professionally with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.(
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
- IT skills
- Enthusiastic about contributing to developing the team further to improve the service
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife on UK NMC register
- Evidence of professional/academic development
- Leadership course evident or working towards
- Specialist lactation qualification/training or willingness to undertake
- Specialist clinical skills in Tongue Tie (Frenulotomy) or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Lactation consultant
- Frenulotomy trained
- IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in clinical environment supporting infant feeding
- Able to cover a 5 day a week service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience of NHS midwifery
- Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working.
- Experience and competency in all areas of midwifery practice.
- Leadership experience
- Involvement in midwifery practice in relation to infant feeding.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Involvement in the implementation of service improvements.
- Experience of UNICEF BFI project lead/IFT
skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
- Proven ability to work inter-professionally with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.(
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
- IT skills
- Enthusiastic about contributing to developing the team further to improve the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport Foundation Trust
Poplar grove, Hazel Grove
SK27JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport Foundation Trust
Poplar grove, Hazel Grove
SK27JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Community Maternity Matron
Jane Ingleby
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-NAM7MID-10-26
Job locations
Stockport Foundation Trust
Poplar grove, Hazel Grove
SK27JE
United Kingdom
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