Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Midwife to develop individually tailored support plans based on assessed needs, and to provide health and lifestyle advice to pregnant people using the service. You will educate pregnant women and birthing people about the benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy and offer quit support.

CO monitoring will be delivered to a high standard, with involvement in data collection on CO rates in pregnancy and postpartum.

Responsibilities

• Develop individually tailored support plans based on assessed needs.
• Provide general health and lifestyle advice to people using the service.
• Deliver Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to a high standard and engage in data collection of CO rates in pregnancy and post-partum.
• Educate pregnant women and birthing people about quitting smoking in pregnancy and provide quit support.

Job description

More detail about the role Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. Provide general health, lifestyle advice and support to people using the service.Participate in educating pregnant women and birthing people about the benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy and give support to those wanting to quit. Promote smoke free homes and support and advise about passive smoking. Deliver Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to a high standard and engage in the data collection and collation of CO rates in pregnancy and post-partum. Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Julia Burston Specialist Midwife [e-mail]

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.