Job summary The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) gives a commitment that all people admitted to hospital that smoke will be offered NHS-funded tobacco treatment services. Women who smoke in pregnancy have been identified as one of the NHS LTPs priority groups. The NHS LTP aim is that all service users in its priority groups will be offered NHS funded tobacco treatment services. The implementation of the Maternity Stop Smoking Advisor role ensures that all maternity service users who are admitted to wards, attending outpatient clinics, and accessing treatment in community maternity health services will be screened for their smoking status and smokers will be offered NRT, including on admission. Service users will be referred for an opt out discussion with a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor, who will offer specialist motivational and behavioural support, the development of a personalised plan, and facilitate access to appropriate pharmacotherapy. Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will promote the Smoke Free policy to service users and staff across inpatient, outpatient and community midwifery services, supporting service users to successfully stop smoking, whilst acting as a Smoke Free Champion Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maternity Stop Smoking Advisor to join our established Maternity Stop Smoking Team The post holder duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, advice and support sessions. This includes advice on stop smoking medications to pregnant women, partners & family members. Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality behavioural support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Promote the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering healthy lifestyle advice and support. The post holder will support the development and the day-to-day running of the Maternity Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service. This will ensure safe, well organised and evidence-based care is offered routinely to all smokers who access the service. Ensure robust discharge planning for the patients ongoing tobacco dependency treatment for patients wishing to stop smoking. To regularly review progress, evaluate and report on outcomes to qualified professionals and/or other members of the MDT Support promotion of wellbeing events including National health Campaigns around Stoptober, National No Smoking Day etc The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good communication and motivational skills, have experience of working within a health promotion / health setting and have knowledge of tobacco treatment. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9163-3886E-04-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Person Specification Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job? In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people? In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grace 4 or above in Maths and English. NVQ Level 3 in Health Care(or equivalent) Desirable Specific training in health promotion interventions. NVQ Level 3 in hospital maternity care Smoking cessation training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS in the hospital or community OR Experience of providing health care, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public. Desirable Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Computer literate, experience of Microsoft Office software Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives Good knowledge and understanding of the consequences of smoking in pregnancy and the benefits of quitting Understanding of confidentiality Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm Understanding of team work Quality awareness Desirable Experience of using clinical systems Understanding of audit and evaluation Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality Understanding of Health and Safety and risk management Person Specification Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job? In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people? In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grace 4 or above in Maths and English. NVQ Level 3 in Health Care(or equivalent) Desirable Specific training in health promotion interventions. NVQ Level 3 in hospital maternity care Smoking cessation training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS in the hospital or community OR Experience of providing health care, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public. Desirable Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Computer literate, experience of Microsoft Office software Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives Good knowledge and understanding of the consequences of smoking in pregnancy and the benefits of quitting Understanding of confidentiality Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm Understanding of team work Quality awareness Desirable Experience of using clinical systems Understanding of audit and evaluation Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality Understanding of Health and Safety and risk management 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. Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)