Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a 150 bedded Tertiary Referral Centre for Maternity, Neonatology and Gynaecology located on the campus of Cork University Hospital.
CUMH incorporates the Obstetric, Gynaecology, Paediatric and Neonatology Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive South West region.
CUMH has approximately 7, 000 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre.
Services at CUMH are delivered within the Health Service Executive South West region which is based on the principles of partnership and integration and strongly supports the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in service provision.
CUMH is a site for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork.
CUMH Services incorporates the use of the MN-CMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at CUMH.
As part of an established collaborative clinical and academic network, University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital, University Hospital Waterford and South Tipperary University Hospital are supported by the HSE South West through the Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate (ISWID), and the HSE Dublin and South East through the Women and Neonatal Health Network (WNHN).
ISWID will continue to provide the established clinical pathways and academic links.
Maternity Services includes Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics.
The Group's Primary Academic partner is University College Cork (UCC).
A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospitals in the Group.
Purpose of the post:
The post of CM/NM 2 (Infant Feeding Coordinator) has a pivotal role in focusing on improving the breastfeeding outcomes for mothers attending maternity or neonatal/paediatric services in CUMH
The CM/NM 2 (Infant Feeding Coordinator) will provide clinical expertise and support to the midwifery/nursing staff working in the Maternity and Neonatal Unit CUMH.
The CM/NM 2 (Infant Feeding Coordinator) will ensure the promotion, support and encouragement of breastfeeding throughout the hospital.
This will be operationalised by
· Supporting the implementation of the HSE Infant Feeding Policy for Maternity and Neonatal Services & related Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.
· The provision of support and practical information for mothers and expectant mothers.
Support to mothers will be dependent upon the service requirements and can vary from one-to-one, group and post discharge support.
The postholder will also provide vital clinical input into complex breastfeeding cases.
· Encouraging partners to provide emotional and practical support to the mother.
The CM/NM 2 (Infant Feeding Coordinator) will provide continuing education and practical skills training across maternity services.
The CM/NM 2 (Infant Feeding Coordinator) will strive to achieve the overarching aim of the Breastfeeding Action Plan ********* to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates by supporting and enabling mothers to breastfeed.
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Katie Bourke
Director of Midwifery, CUMH
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Kate Lyons
Assistant Director of Midwifery
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