Maternity Tobacco Dependency Support Worker

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Vacancy Reference 185-47222-14544

Apply for this job Positions Available: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Whole Time Equivalent (WTE): 1.0 Salary Range: £28392 - £31157 pro rata Weekly Working Hours: 37.5 Location: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon Closing Date: 30/10/2026 Job Category: Clinical Services Region / Division: Northern Services - Agenda for Change Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

About the Role

Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor

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Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs.

Provide general health, lifestyle advice and support to people using the service.

Participate in educating pregnant women and birthing people about the benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy and give support to those wanting to quit.

Promote smoke free homes and support and advise about passive smoking.

Deliver Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to a high standard and engage in the data collection and collation of CO rates in pregnancy and post-partum.

Maintain accurate up to date and comprehensive records at all times.

Respond effectively to referrals within stated timescales – self-referrals from the individuals, and those from colleagues and others from the maternity team.

Will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of client feedback, offering recommendations as part of the team to improve service user experience 

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Maternity Tobacco Dependency Advisor

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday

Interview Date: TBA

For further information please contact: Julia Burston Specialist Midwife [email removed] 

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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