Maternity Liaison and Stop Smoking Practitioner

Everyone Health; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Maternity Liaison and Stop Smoking Practitioner to enhance the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service across Staffordshire. The role involves engaging with various stakeholders, delivering appointments, and promoting services to support healthy pregnancies. Ideal candidates will have experience in community engagement and behaviour change techniques. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this role could be for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in community engagement and service promotion.
• Skilled in applying behaviour change insights in promotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Network with various stakeholders to increase referrals.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual appointments for eligible clients.
• Promote the service at community events.

Skills

Community Engagement

Behaviour Change

Time Management

Job description

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Maternity Liaison and Stop Smoking Practitioner. This role will contribute to the provision of our Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service, delivered across Staffordshire.

Main Functions of the Role:

• Network and engage with Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisors, Maternity units, Midwives, Health Visitors, Family Hubs, GP Practices, and other stakeholders to increase referrals and reduce health inequalities in pregnant people, household members/partners, and post-pregnancy.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual appointments for all eligible for the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service, using behaviour change techniques to support a healthy pregnancy and create a smokefree household.
• Attend community events to promote the service to a wider audience.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be flexible and able to work under pressure to meet service targets.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in community engagement and service promotion.
• Be skilled in applying behaviour change insights in promotional activities.

• Possess strong knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking.
• Be flexible with good time management and planning skills.
• Be interested in motivating and supporting individuals and groups in community settings.
• Be capable of delivering training on smoking cessation in pregnancy.
• Have experience building relationships with diverse groups, organizations, and agencies.

Is This Role for You?

For more information and to download the job description, visit our website and email your CV and supporting statement to [e-mail].

Closing Date: 30th May 2025
Interviews: TBC

Note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.