Infant Feeding Advisor

Overview

Infant Feeding Advisor role at NHS Borders. Permanent - 18.5hrs, Band 6.

Location:

Borders region, United Kingdom.

This is a role within Women & Children’s Services, to support infant feeding within inpatient maternity wards at Borders General Hospital and follow-up support in the community at specialist clinics and home visits.

• Promote, protect, and support breastfeeding in line with Baby Friendly practice standards across NHS Borders Women and Children’s Services.
• Provide tailored individual support and information to women choosing how to feed their baby.
• Work with the Infant Feeding Lead, maternity/neonatal staff in inpatient wards, and Health Visitors in the community to support infant feeding.
• Manage own workload and work on initiatives to improve breastfeeding attrition rates and reduce hospital re-admission for feeding challenges.
• Contribute to the Infant Feeding Team activities and participate in related education and training.

• Minimum required: NMC registered nurse/midwife with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, including experience supporting mums and babies with infant feeding. Evidence of clinical competence in infant feeding (UNICEF breastfeeding and relationship building or equivalent).
• Desirable: experience of UNICEF UK BFI audit, staff education with appropriate qualification (Train the trainer course).

• The successful candidate will be supported by the Infant Feeding Lead and maternity/neonatal staff within inpatient wards and Health Visitors in the community.
• Candidates should have a proven track record of supporting women with infant feeding and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and manage workload effectively.
• Contact:
  Genevieve Young, Infant Feeding Lead, , for further information.
• Closing date:
  Friday 16 January 2026.
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a “regulated role”, appointment may be subject to PVG Scheme. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.
• UK visa and immigration: legal right to work in the UK required. NHS Scotland will check entitlement to work. See  for routes. Sponsorship via UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible in select cases, if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the role meets salary requirements.
• It is essential to have the appropriate right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.

Equality and diversity NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

This description reflects the information provided in the original job posting and has been reformatted for clarity and accessibility.