Smoking Cessation Midwife
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Job summary
15 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic Smoking in Pregnancy Team as a Band 6 Smoking Cessation Midwife. The post holder will support the Lead Midwife in coordinating the smoke free pregnancy agenda, identifying areas for improvement and leading on work streams including implementation of improvement plans, service pathways and staff training and development. Rotherham Maternity Services are part of the integrated Family Health Service, which provides healthcare for the women and pregnant people, and their families, in both the hospital and the community setting. Rotherham has a diverse and a well-established community with both cities and countryside on its doorstep. Our Trust has excellent standards of care and the ambition to continually develop and become even better. We are looking for a Stop Smoking Midwife with the motivation, drive and passion to join our excellent team to continually improve the service. If you are looking for your next challenge, working in a very positive environment and feel you meet the requirements of the Person Specification, then we would really welcome your application.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
To work to support the safe delivery of the Smoking in Pregnancy programme, including providing access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other stop smoking medications and aids. To perform a risk vs benefits assessment of clients individual case, monitoring and adjusting medication as appropriate and provide behavioural change support.A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to empower pregnant women and people, their partners and family during their maternity journey.The postholder will manage their own caseload and guide the Smoking in Pregnancy Advisors in planning and delivering expert clinical advice and support for women and people, their partners and family during their maternity journey.The Smoking Cessation Midwife will participate in the education and training of staff and multi-disciplinary team, will participate in audit, data collection and submission. They will assist in developing and maintaining policies, presenting audits and report writing. They will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, Health Visitors, General Practitioners, other allied health professionals and specialities.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9165-23-09-016
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
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