Smokefree Practitioner
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.
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 smoke
3\. 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.
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 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
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.
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