About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work with the Lead Midwife for Treating Tobacco Dependence, and other key members of the maternity team, to deliver evidence-based behavioural support and treatment to a caseload of pregnant women who are tobacco dependent, in a variety of clinical settings, using the support of interventions such as Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
This role is intended to tackle the health inequalities that arise from addiction and the post holder will be an integral member of the maternity team, working alongside Midwives, Obstetricians and other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), to deliver safe and individualised care in a flexible and innovative manner.
Main duties of the job
1. Educating individuals about the risks of smoking in pregnancy 2. Promote smoke free homes and cars whilst advising women and their families about the harms of second-hand smoke3. Inform individuals about the benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy 4. Conduct a pre-booking telephone call with all individuals who have self-reported as smokers upon referral to maternity services 5. Respond effectively to internal and external referrals into the Maternity Treating Tobacco Dependence Service within agreed timescales
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients and members of the public. Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity) Experience of working within a multi professional team environment
Desirable
Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment Experience of working in maternity services
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Health related qualification such as but not limited to NVQ level 3 or care certificate Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and listening
Desirable
NCSCT qualification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE maths or equivilent NVQ level 3 or equivalent health related study
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington and Halton
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)