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Job summary

Main area
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-3-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Crown Street Liverpool Womens
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2026 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Infant Feeding Support Worker

Band 3

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infant Feeding Team at Liverpool Women’s Hospital as a Band 3 Infant Feeding Support Worker. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support families at a crucial time and to be part of a passionate, multi‑professional team delivering high‑quality, compassionate infant‑feeding care.
The post holder will support the provision of a family‑centred maternity service, helping to ensure optimal care for pregnant people, women, their babies, and their families. Working closely with the Infant Feeding Team as well as midwifery and neonatal teams and external partner agencies, you will play a key role in promoting and supporting infant feeding across the Trust.
You will provide high‑quality, caring, and compassionate support under the direction, though not direct supervision, of registered professionals within the team. This includes offering practical and emotional support to families, contributing to education and promotion of infant feeding, and supporting the wider maternity and neonatal services in line with Trust values and standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a caring nature, strong communication skills, and an interest in infant feeding and maternity care, who is keen to develop their experience within a specialist service.

Main duties of the job

The Maternity Support Worker (MSW) will undertake high‑quality, caring, and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction, though not direct supervision, of a registered professional. The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of safe and effective maternity care.

The primary role of the MSW is to assist, support, and work collaboratively with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a safe, holistic, and woman‑centred approach to care for women, their babies, and families.

The midwife is ultimately responsible and accountable for the care of the mother and her new‑born(s). Under the direction of the midwife or Registered Nurse (RN), and following completion of relevant training and competency assessment, the MSW will assist with and provide appropriate care activities in line with Trust policies, professional standards, and service protocols.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Providing practical and emotional support to women and families with infant feeding, in line with individual feeding choices and plans
Supporting breastfeeding, expressing, formula feeding, and responsive feeding practices in accordance with Trust guidelines
Promoting positive infant‑feeding experiences and supporting bonding and attachment between parents and babies
Reinforcing infant‑feeding information and care plans agreed by registered professionals
Identifying and reporting any concerns or deviations from expected progress to the midwife or registered professional promptly
Maintaining accurate documentation of care provided in line with Trust policy and professional standards

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good Basic Education to GCSE Level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 in Care, or equivalent appropriate experience.
  • Commitment to undertaking and completing Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care within 18 months of commencement in post

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Good communicator
  • Professional

Skills

Essential criteria
  • An inherent interest and developing knowledge of infant feeding and its practicalities.
  • Understanding of Confidentiality
  • Competent IT Skills
  • Ability to manage workload
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of BFI course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession Experience of working in a team NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with breastfeeding mothers Clerical experience including data input

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sabrina Fogg
Job title
Public Health Midwife
Email address
[email protected]