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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-175-25
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women`s Hospital
Town
Merseyside
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/08/2025 23:59

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Smoking Cessation Midwife

Band 6

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 us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

 

This post has been established to support the Smoke Free Pregnancy Programme at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

The programme adopts a systems-based approach to enhance how smoking in pregnancy is addressed. It aims to:

  • Improve the identification and support of pregnant women who smoke.
  • Enable maternity teams to deliver more effective, evidence-based smoking cessation interventions.
  • Contribute to better maternal and neonatal outcomes by reducing smoking-related risks.

Main duties of the job

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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 on reducing smoking in pregnancy by implementing NHS-funded tobacco dependence treatment services within maternity settings, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and NICE guidance. This includes carbon monoxide testing and asking women about their smoking status at the antenatal booking appointment and, as appropriate, throughout pregnancy. 

Working for our organisation

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 us the specialist 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.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Counselling qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sabrina Fogg
Job title
Public Health Midwife
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01517089988
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