Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave rising to 33

Occupational health services

Counselling support

CPD opportunities

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon is hiring an internal Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor (Band 4) to develop tailored support plans, promote smoke-free living, and provide CO monitoring within maternity services. The role requires home visits, a valid driver’s license, and working pattern Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00.

As an employee of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will contribute to education on quitting smoking in pregnancy and support patients in stopping smoking, while

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate up to date and comprehensive records at all times.
• Respond effectively to referrals within stated timescales – self-referrals from the individuals, and those from colleagues and others from the maternity team.
• Will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of client feedback, offering recommendations as part of the team to improve service user experience
• Home visits and visits to Community Hubs involved in this role, therefore must have own transport
• Working Pattern; Monday-Friday 0800-1600

Job description

Vacancies Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor (Internal Only)

Role Summary

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.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Maintain accurate up to date and comprehensive records at all times.

Respond effectively to referrals within stated timescales – self-referrals from the individuals, and those from colleagues and others from the maternity team.

Will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of client feedback, offering recommendations as part of the team to improve service user experience

Home visits and visits to Community Hubs involved in this role, therefore must have own transport

Working Pattern;Monday-Friday 0800-1600

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-47222-14371
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 8 October, 2026
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services