Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a range of midwifery clinical projects within the Greater Manchester Smoke free Pregnancyprogramme, part of the Treating Tobacco Dependency programme within Making smoking History on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to deliver the Treating Tobacco Dependency Programme across Greater Manchester.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to and apply Nursing, Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct of professional conduct and all otherrelevance guidance from the NMC and partner organisations.
They will be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, provide clear and visible leadership for the Smoke free pregnancy programme,be the first and key point of contact for identified local maternity services and the Greater Manchester programme in relation to smoking in pregnancy.
The post holder will provide feedback to the local maternity system,support day to day management and co-ordination of Smoke free pregnancy programme activities.
The post holder will provide administrative, financial, and secretarial services to the Treating Tobacco Dependency team, including for example: raising purchase orders, approving invoices, arranging travel and the organisation of meetings, preparation of agendas and papers, and taking minutes/actions. The post holder will also support the team with the management of projects, gathering information and responding to enquiries as and when necessary.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC registration
- Knowledge of tobacco control and public health: An up to date knowledge of the evidence base behind reducing smoking in pregnancy, including knowledge of NICE guidelines acquired through training to relevant degree level
Desirable
- Training and/or experience in public health and /or health service management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical service change and development
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Ability to plan complex activities, organise and project manage a diverse range of projects/programme work streams
- Computer literature - ability to use the required systems/software packages
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability
Behaviours
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker, completer/finisher
Other
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC registration
- Knowledge of tobacco control and public health: An up to date knowledge of the evidence base behind reducing smoking in pregnancy, including knowledge of NICE guidelines acquired through training to relevant degree level
Desirable
- Training and/or experience in public health and /or health service management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical service change and development
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Ability to plan complex activities, organise and project manage a diverse range of projects/programme work streams
- Computer literature - ability to use the required systems/software packages
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability
Behaviours
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker, completer/finisher
Other
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
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).
