Public Health Midwife Smoking Cessation

Everyone Health Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Stafford is seeking a Public Health Midwife to support the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service. The successful candidate will manage face-to-face and virtual appointments, promoting healthy pregnancies. Requirements include being a Registered Midwife and having experience with maternal public health services. The role offers a salary between £35,000 to £40,000, pro-rated for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience within a hospital and/or community midwifery setting.
• Knowledge of risks and harms of smoking in pregnancy.
• Understanding of local services and clinical pathways.

Responsibilities

• Support Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service through appointments.
• Liaise with Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisors and Midwives.
• Deliver group clinics using behaviour change techniques.

Skills

Registered Midwife (NMC)

Experience with maternal public health services

Knowledge of barriers to smoking cessation

Motivational skills

Education

NCSCT Smoking Practitioner registered

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training

Job description

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Public Health Midwife – Stop Smoking.

We will support the provision of our Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service, delivered across Staffordshire.

Overview

Main functions of this role are:

Be responsible for supporting the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service, delivering face‑to‑face and virtual appointments, promoting a healthy pregnancy and creating a smoke‑free household.

Work with Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisors, Maternity units, Midwives and other stakeholders to increase referrals and reduce health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise closely with Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisors and Midwives to ensure a closed feedback loop in line with Saving Babies Lives v3.
• Be flexible, manage time well, and maintain service delivery targets.
• Deliver group clinics and one‑to‑one appointments using behaviour change techniques.
• Support training of stakeholders on the referral pathway and delivery model.
• Contribute to planning, delivery and continued support of the stop smoking service across the area.

About us

Everyone Health Ltd supports people to live healthier lives. We offer advice and guidance and our evidence‑based prevention and treatment solutions enable individuals to take action to make a positive change.

Person specification

• Registered Midwife (NMC).
• NCSCT Smoking Practitioner registered (or willingness to obtain training).
• NCSCT VBA training modules (Smoking for Pregnant Women, Vaping, Stop Smoking Medication, Very Brief Advice).
• Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training.

Experience

• At least 2 years experience within a hospital and/or community midwifery setting.
• Experience with maternal public health services and evidence‑led service delivery.
• Knowledge of the risks and harms of smoking in pregnancy and secondhand smoke.
• Knowledge of local services and clinical pathways.
• Understanding of barriers to smoking cessation within local communities across Staffordshire.

Special conditions

• Highly motivated self‑starter with resilience and determination.
• Good presentation, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible.
• Role may include evening / weekend working and variable travel across Staffordshire.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work (business insurance).
• DBS check required for working with vulnerable adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary

£35,000 to £40,000 a year, pro‑rated for part‑time hours.