Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Maternity Tobacco Dependence Advisor
The closing date is 06 May 2026
Due to national investment in smoking cessation, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our smoking cessation team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about public health and has a willingness to develop within this setting.
The post holder will work with the Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Midwife and other team members in providing individualised stop smoking support to women/people and families in a flexible and innovative way.
This post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to stop smoking. It focuses on engaging with people in communities and offering them practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals.
It is essential that the post holder can drive and has access to their own transport.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Responsibilities
* Work with supervision, manage own workload and schedule, and comply with Trust policies and procedures.
* Provide intermediate stop smoking support throughout pregnancy and the post‑natal period, using interventions such as CO monitoring and Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
* Work with the Smoking in Pregnancy Specialist Midwife to deliver stop smoking support; undertake delivery of the Smokefree pregnancy incentive scheme with those women/people and families who meet the criteria, along with administration of the smokefree pregnancy data collection and collation.
* Promote general health and wellbeing of people who use the service, offering healthy lifestyle advice and support.
* Seek out opportunities to develop and implement stop smoking services in a range of health and community settings.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
* Intermediate National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT)
* Completion of Care Certificate
* GCSEs English and Maths (equivalent A*-C or grade 4‑9)
* NVQ level 3/4 or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous experience of working in a health care setting
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Advisor Programme for Smoking in Pregnancy Skills with Baby Clear
* Experience of providing smoking cessation support
* Working with pregnant women/people
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of continuing personal development (skills passport)
* Able to plan and organise own workload and have excellent time management skills
* Basic knowledge of the use of IT resources relevant to the role
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronic formats
* Communicate with pregnant women/people and families in an empathetic manner
* Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills
* Assertive, self‑confident and proactive
* Decision making skills, both clinical and non‑clinical
* Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure
* Competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner
* Confidence to have difficult conversations whilst maintaining professional boundaries
* Audit and database skills
* Seeks out, and takes opportunities for supporting improvements within the smoking cessation service offered, with patient focus in foresight
* Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
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