Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Midwifery Lead for Tobacco Dependency, joining our small, motivated team. Working across UHSussex Trust sites, the successful post holder will be integral to delivering the Maternity pathway in our hospitals whilst supporting the Inpatients Lead for Tobacco Dependency to deliver the Inpatients Services as per the NHS Long Term plan and Saving Babies Lives Bundle.
All pregnant people who smoke are given an opt out referral to our service and offered tobacco treatment and support. You will work with colleagues and stakeholders throughout the Trust and with system partners to deliver the programme in line with the national requirements and the Integrated Care Board's local objectives. The post holder will manage a team of Health Improvement Advisors for Tobacco Dependency, working closely with Maternity colleagues to support patients and their families. The post holder will be key in leading by example to embed a Smoke Free culture across UHSussex sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is passionate about health promotion and health behaviour change, to enable our patients to treat their tobacco dependency throughout pregnancy or following an admission to our hospitals. The service is a key part of achieving the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 3 and the NHS Long Term Plan.
Main Duties of the Job
Main duties of the job
This role will deliver the key aims of the Tobacco Dependency Programme as per the NHS Long Term Plan and the Saving Babies Lives bundle by delivering Tobacco Dependency Treatment programmes in both Maternity and Acute Inpatient settings. Working as part of a team to cover all sites across University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, this post will have a focus on acute inpatients whilst working closely in partnership with the Tobacco Dependency Maternity Lead, with an expectation for cross-cover between the roles and shared line management responsibility for a team of Health Improvement Advisors for Tobacco Dependency.
You will have extensive line management experience, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and experience of training and facilitation. You will be able to evidence successful programme management and delivery, ability to work to deadlines and within budgets. You will be familiar with data management and reporting. You will demonstrate a passion for health promotion and health behaviour change.
About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Date Posted: 25 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, Job share
Reference Number: 279-7038405-MAR25
Job Locations: Worthing General Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
Maintain a visible and accessible profile in clinical areas, providing clinical leadership in tobacco dependence. Provide patients and staff with assistance advice and support.
Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based and quality care within the area of expertise.
Advise on and implement changes recommended by the latest evidence to improve and maintain a high-quality service in line with the national agenda.
Link and liaise with the Safeguarding Team on safeguarding issues to recognise and respond appropriately and effectively to concerns relating to all patients, potentially including families, children, and the unborn baby.
To maintain detailed and accurate records (manual and electronic) that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedure, regarding interventions and advice given.
Undertake any duties necessary to support the high-quality service.
Ensure that accurate, legible, and comprehensive midwifery records according to NMC and local guidelines are maintained.
Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
Attend all Trust, midwifery and specialism related mandatory training.
Participate in regular midwifery and clinical supervision.
Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person Specification
Professional Registration (Essential)
* BSc Midwifery or equivalent qualification.
Experience / Qualifications (Essential)
* Educated to master's degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant field.
* Experience of delivering programmes relating to Health Improvement / Health Promotion.
* Evidence of past Health Promotion work with disadvantaged groups.
* Understanding of current health promotion issues and debates.
* Understanding of health issues related to tobacco dependency.
* Experience of managing & supervising staff.
Desirable
* Experience of delivering/supporting Tobacco Dependency Advice.
* Managerial / leadership qualifications or evidence of experience.
Skills (Essential)
* Organisational skills.
* Record keeping.
* Budget management.
* Training delivery.
* Confidentiality.
* Teamwork.
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* ICT skills.
* Prioritise and manage a range of tasks and duties with competing demands.
* Equalities.
* Present and analyse data.
* Autonomous decision making.
People Management (Essential)
* Line management.
* Leadership skills.
* Collaborative working.
* Influencing & persuasion.
* Staff development.
* Experience of recruitment, sickness management and performance management of staff under direct supervision.
Specific (Essential)
* Non-smoker.
* Willingness to travel cross site.
* Awareness of local and national policies/agenda and ability to translate into practice.
* Knowledge of tobacco control issues, including relevant research and legislation.
Desirable
* Experience with vulnerable people.
* Experience with pregnant people.
* Experience in a hospital environment.
* Understanding the impact of smoking.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Essential)
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing General Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
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