Maternity Smoking Cessation Advisor

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Onsite nursery (where applicable)

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support pregnant individuals in stopping smoking and improving health outcomes. You will develop tailored plans, provide lifestyle advice, and monitor CO levels to aid in pregnancy care.

You will educate patients on the benefits of quitting during pregnancy, promote smoke-free homes, and participate in data collection and service improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs.
• Provide general health, lifestyle advice and support to people using the service.
• Educate pregnant women and birthing people about stopping smoking in pregnancy and support those wishing to quit.
• Promote smoke-free homes and advise about passive smoking.
• Deliver Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to a high standard and help collect CO data in pregnancy and post-partum.
• Respond effectively to referrals within stated timescales – from individuals, colleagues and the maternity team.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records at all times.
• Monitor and evaluate client feedback, contributing to service improvement.

Job description

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support pregnant individuals in stopping smoking and improving health outcomes. You will develop tailored plans, provide lifestyle advice, and monitor CO levels to aid in pregnancy care.

You will educate patients on the benefits of quitting during pregnancy, promote smoke-free homes, and participate in data collection and service improvement efforts.