Job summary
Job overview
The MSWs (Tobacco Dependence Advisors) will deliver smoking cessation support to women and people within the Smoke-Free Pregnancy Service at UHS.
They will use interventions such as Carbon Monoxide monitoring, Nicotine Replacement Therapy and behavioural support after relevant training.
The MSWs will work as part of a team in liaison with the Specialist Midwife for Tobacco Dependence (smoking cessation), local stop smoking services, the maternity team and Public Health colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is a cross-site vacancy to cover services at both Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath. Maternity Support Workers are to act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives and other professional staff.
This will be achieved by the performance of specific care tasks carried out after the successful completion of a programme of formal training and assessment. The key duties of the MSW – tobacco dependency advisors will be
– Providing smoking cessation support following the NCSCT standard treatment programme and the relevant NICE guidelines.
– Deliver interventions such as CO monitoring, Nicotine Replacement Therapy and behavioural support after relevant training.
– Engage in data collection.
– Manage own clinics and caseload
– Deliver behaviour Change skills to staff.
– Engage in data collection.
– Manage own clinics and caseload
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
AtUHSussexwe’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.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 ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: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 choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.
Date posted
05 January 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£21,730 to £23,177 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
379-4848354-JAN23
Job locations
RSCH/ PRH Community Hospital
Easten Road, Brighton
Brighton
BN2 5BE