Job summaryPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the job"We are offering an exciting opportunity for a midwife to join our infant feeding team. If you have a passion for infant feeding and want to be part of the Infant feeding team at the Royal Free Hospital then please apply.You will support women and birthing people with infant feeding, maintain up to date knowledge and support with completing audits. You will also support with UNICEF BFI accreditation preparation. "About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNMC Part 10 register or equivalentExperience (placement or post grad) within both the wards and delivery suite areasDesirableEvidence of professional updatingAcademic and/or professional/vocational training and developmentExperienceEssentialExperience of all aspects of midwiferyDesirablePrevious experience working as a midwife/Band 5 grade nurse. Working in an environment where 'normality in midwifery' is the main focus (MLC) unit. Previous experience working in a community setting.KnowledgeEssentialAbility to evaluate midwifery care.Ability to relate NMC Midwives Rules, Code of Practice, The Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of MedicinesAble to use appropriate language according to circumstancesLegible, literate, grammatically accurateAble to work well within a team.Ability to use own initiativeAbility to prioritise own workloadAbility to manage junior staffHave knowledge of the Public Health AgendaAbility to educate parents and studentsAbility to undertake all midwifery duties within the relevant clinical area.IT literateknowledge of Clinical GovernanceDesirableKnowledge of the BFI standards and Infant feeding national recommendations/driversSkills & AptitudesEssentialPolite, reliable, honest, punctual, approachable, dependable, non-judgementalAbility to adapt to new working practicesAbility to remain calm under pressureAbility to deal calmly and courteously with difficult peopleAdaptable and flexible approach to working within the Unit.Flexible working hoursFull commitment to the jobDesirableAble to meet the practical requirements of the post. i.e. cross site shift patternsValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free hospitalPond streetHampsteadNW3 2QGEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)