Holistic Maternity Tobacco Dependency Support Worker

Holistic Maternity Tobacco Dependency Support Worker

The role will involve delivering a range of evidence-based tobacco dependency interventions, including Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring, behavioural change support, motivational interviewing, and the provision and management of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) following appropriate training and competency assessment. The post holder will support individuals throughout their quit journey, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs and circumstances. In addition to tobacco dependency treatment, the post holder will adopt a holistic health and wellbeing approach, identifying opportunities to improve wider health outcomes during pregnancy.

This will include providing advice, signposting and facilitating access to relevant community services, wellbeing initiatives, peer support networks, and specialist support where appropriate. The role will actively encourage and support service users to attend local groups and services that promote physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and healthy lifestyles. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, public health, primary care, and community services, the post holder will act as an advocate for reducing smoking-related harm and improving perinatal health outcomes.

They will contribute to creating equitable access to support, ensuring that interventions are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations. The post holder will also play a central role in developing the knowledge and confidence of maternity staff regarding Tobacco Dependency treatment. This will include delivering training, education, and ongoing support to colleagues to ensure that evidence-based smoking cessation interventions are embedded within routine maternity care and that all staff feel equipped to support patients effectively.

Through a combination of direct clinical support, health promotion, partnership working, the post holder will make a significant contribution to improving maternal and family health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and supporting smoke-free pregnancies and smoke-free homes.

Working Pattern:
Monday-Friday;
Days – 22.5 hours.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

For further information please contact:
Meghan Baldwin Antenatal Clinic/Day assessment unit Midwifery Manager/ Smoking Cessation Lead Northern Services.  or Julia Burston Complex Needs Midwife/ Smoking Cessation Lead Eastern Services

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 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.

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.

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.