Maternity Smokefree Advisor

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Sevington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Maternity Smokefree Advisor to support pregnant smokers and their families in quitting smoking. The role requires a valid Driving Licence and includes responsibilities such as providing behavioral support and implementing smoking cessation services. Experience in Maternity Services is desirable, and training will be given for those not yet qualified. Join us in making a difference to the health of families in our community.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence is essential for this post.
• Experience working with pregnant individuals or families is desirable.
• Training will be provided unless already trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide stop smoking support throughout pregnancy.
• Work with the Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Leads.
• Develop and implement stop smoking services.

Skills

Experience in Maternity Services

Behavioral support skills

Compassionate communication

Education

Training as Smokefree Advisor

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will have their own caseload of pregnant people to support over a two to three month period and will manage the caseload with minimal support from the Smoking in Pregnancy Leads. A flexible attitude and ability to travel between hospital sites, other community hubs and patient's homes is essential. A valid Driving Licence is essential for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Maternity Smokefree Advisor. The post holder will support pregnant smokers and family members to quit smoking through weekly appointments. This will include offering behavioural support to manage cravings and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to aid their quit journeys. Training to become a level 2 trained Smokefree Advisor will be provided, unless already trained. Experience in Maternity Services and/or Public Health is desirable so that the post holder can effectively signpost to other support available.

Responsibilities

• Provide stop smoking support throughout pregnancy and the post-natal period
• Work with the Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Leads.
• Assist with administration of the smokefree pregnancy data collection and collation
• Order and maintain stocks of nicotine replacement therapy
• Promote the general health and wellbeing
• Develop and implement stop smoking services in a range of health and community settings.
• Work with minimal indirect supervision
• Escalate and record any possible safeguarding issues

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.