Job summary
This post has been established to support theSmoke Free Pregnancy ProgrammeatLiverpool Women's Hospital.
The programme adopts asystems-based approachto enhance howsmoking in pregnancyis addressed. It aims to:
- Improve theidentification and supportof pregnant women who smoke.
- Enablematernity teamsto deliver more effective, evidence-based smoking cessation interventions.
- Contribute tobetter maternal and neonatal outcomes by reducing smoking-related risks.
Main duties of the job
The Smoking Cessation Midwife will work to address smoking in pregnancy. They will work closely with Maternity Tobacco Dependence Advisors and support the Community Midwifery Teams and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Professional Team to ensure staff follow the smokefree pregnancy pathway and refer pregnant smokers to the in-house stop smoking service
As Smoking Cessation Midwife you will work as part of a team to contribute to the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle element 1 and support the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. The Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle (SBLCB) provides evidence-based best practice for providers and commissioners of maternity care across England, to reduce perinatal mortality. Element 1 focuses onreducing smoking in pregnancyby implementing NHS-funded tobacco dependence treatment services within maternity settings, in line with theNHS Long Term PlanandNICE guidance. This includes carbon monoxide testing and asking women about their smoking status at the antenatal booking appointment and, as appropriate, throughout pregnancy.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the continuing development of a safe and efficient Smoking in Pregnancy Service, that meets the requirements as set by local and regional guidance.
To Plan and deliver expert clinical advice and support for women and pregnant people, and their families in a range of settings, primarily in the clients home or hospital.
To manage own caseload of smokers who are pre-conceptual/pregnant and post-natal including partners and families.
To use a high level of communication and interpersonal skills in order to empower clients to make behavioural changes in relation to smoking according to individual needs.
To work to support the safe delivery of the Smoking in Pregnancy service including providing access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other stop smoking medication and aids, performing a risk vs benefits assessment of clients individual case, monitoring and adjusting medication as appropriate.
Participate in the education and training to support of other HCPs to support delivery of the Smoking in Pregnancy service.
To liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, Midwives, Health Visitors, General Practitioners and other specialities as required.
Participate in audit, data collection and submission as required including SBL.
Assist in the preparation of policies and reports and presentation of information as required.
Maintain a high standard of record keeping and maintenance of all databases related to the Smoking in Pregnancy service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the continuing development of a safe and efficient Smoking in Pregnancy Service, that meets the requirements as set by local and regional guidance.
To Plan and deliver expert clinical advice and support for women and pregnant people, and their families in a range of settings, primarily in the clients home or hospital.
To manage own caseload of smokers who are pre-conceptual/pregnant and post-natal including partners and families.
To use a high level of communication and interpersonal skills in order to empower clients to make behavioural changes in relation to smoking according to individual needs.
To work to support the safe delivery of the Smoking in Pregnancy service including providing access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other stop smoking medication and aids, performing a risk vs benefits assessment of clients individual case, monitoring and adjusting medication as appropriate.
Participate in the education and training to support of other HCPs to support delivery of the Smoking in Pregnancy service.
To liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, Midwives, Health Visitors, General Practitioners and other specialities as required.
Participate in audit, data collection and submission as required including SBL.
Assist in the preparation of policies and reports and presentation of information as required.
Maintain a high standard of record keeping and maintenance of all databases related to the Smoking in Pregnancy service.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Mentorship qualification
- Leadership qualification
- NCSCT Certified or have experience in working within smoking cessation.
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current smoking related policy and smoking cessation issues
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Maintains clear, concise, and professional documentation in line with organisational and clinical governance standards.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems to input, access, and manage patient details and clinical data.
- Demonstrates evidence of writing and reviewing policies relevant to clinical practice, governance, and service delivery.
- Engaged in consultation with multi-professional teams to ensure policies are practical, evidence-based, and support safe, effective care.
- Knowledge of the health risks associated with smoking in pregnancy and the benefits of cessation.
- Familiarity with national guidance (e.g. NICE, Saving Babies' Lives, Ockenden Report).
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for women and babies.
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Mentorship qualification
- Leadership qualification
- NCSCT Certified or have experience in working within smoking cessation.
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current smoking related policy and smoking cessation issues
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Maintains clear, concise, and professional documentation in line with organisational and clinical governance standards.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems to input, access, and manage patient details and clinical data.
- Demonstrates evidence of writing and reviewing policies relevant to clinical practice, governance, and service delivery.
- Engaged in consultation with multi-professional teams to ensure policies are practical, evidence-based, and support safe, effective care.
- Knowledge of the health risks associated with smoking in pregnancy and the benefits of cessation.
- Familiarity with national guidance (e.g. NICE, Saving Babies' Lives, Ockenden Report).
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for women and babies.
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
