Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop infant feeding services across North Devon, working closely with the wider Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Infant Feeding Team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership in breastfeeding and infant nutrition, supporting the implementation and sustainability of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards. They will play a key role in delivering staff education and training, leading quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to improved outcomes for women, babies and families. Working collaboratively across maternity, neonatal and community services, the post holder will promote, protect and support informed infant feeding choices through evidence-based practice and compassionate care.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to service needs, including during any potential temporary suspension of urgent maternity care in North Devon, supporting service delivery across the wider maternity system as required.

Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 185-21722-13903
Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:
The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership in breastfeeding and infant nutrition, champion evidence-based practice, and support the implementation and sustainability of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards. You will play a key role in delivering education and training to staff, leading quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring women, babies and families receive high-quality, compassionate infant feeding support.

Working closely with colleagues across maternity, neonatal and community services, you will help promote, protect and support informed infant feeding choices, contributing to improved outcomes and experiences for families across our services.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative midwife with excellent communication and leadership skills, a passion for infant feeding, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9-5, part time 0.5 wte . To include on calls.

Interview Date: Tuesday15th September 2026

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 12/09/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Kate Curnow, Maternity Matron for Outpatient Services and Public Health, North Services - kate.curnow@nhs.net, or Lauren Ishag, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife on lauren.ishag@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, rduh.recruitment@nhs.net, 01392403642

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