Main duties of the job
The Tobacco Dependency Champion Midwife will work alongside the Saving Babies Lives Lead Midwife, Integrated Care Board (Derby and Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire) and Maternity Governance and Quality Improvement team to implement the effective and robust op out referral pathway for pregnant smokers into the in reach Tobacco Dependency service.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
- Registered Midwife with NMC
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- NCSCT (National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training) online training module relevant to smoking in pregnancy
Experience
- Evidence of working in public health and in the community.
- Relevant knowledge of health improvement agenda.
- Knowledge of behaviour change methods and evidence of applying them.
- Knowledge of the barriers to make lifestyle changes and able to support people eg. Deprivation areas.
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Relevant operational experience in maternity inpatient and outpatient services
- Experience of staff engagement
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of leading innovative change
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop and motivate people and teams.
- Ability to use own initiative and make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Competent in the use IT systems (Office, K2, careflow, etc)
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
- Ability to co-ordinate and delegate.Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations governing nursing and midwifery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and recommendations related to maternity services.
- Ability to manage own time
- In depth knowledge of child protection.
- Confident Teaching & presentation skills
- Report writing skills.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to the values and principles of the NHS.
- Confident to manage change.
- Confident to communicate and co-ordinate care delivery within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to achieve deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to manage own wellbeing
- Ability to problem solve and respond to unexpected events
- Enthusiastic and motivational
- Adaptable, flexible and forward thinking
- Assertive, innovative and resilient
- Full current driving licence with access to own transport
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Anahi Wheeldon-Lopez Job title Matron for Community Midwifery/Outpatient Services Email address a.wheeldon-lopez1@nhs.net Telephone number 01246470684 Additional information
Anita Allen
Tobacco Dependency Champion Midwife
anita.allen2@nhs.net
Opening hours:8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
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Tobacco Dependency Midwife in Chesterfield employer: Chesterfield Royal
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where staff can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the hospital provides access to a dedicated health and wellbeing hub, flexible working arrangements, and numerous opportunities for career development within the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire. Located in the picturesque town of Chesterfield, employees enjoy a vibrant local culture, competitive housing options, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal place to live and work.
