Community Smoke Free Midwife

The post holder is responsible for carrying out their clinical hours where they will be fully competent in their own abilities to provide good evidence-based care in the chosen area, they will also continue their professional development whilst working 2 days per rota in the specialist role. Whilst in the speciality role, they will become part of the team, participating and learning as they go and will become involved with training of staff. Be supported to learn to act as a clinical specialist providing information on stopping smoking to clients and families. Act as the professional role model ensuring all care is delivered to the highest level and in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and National Maternity Drivers. To utilise clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, in order to monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. Assist in developing local guidelines as required in line with national recommendations and
current evidence. The practitioner should have a specific interest and some expertise in the smoking cessation field and provide clinically focused support in this area to ensure that the best possible level of care is provided to women and their babies. S/he is responsible for ensuring that maternity staff, (obstetricians, midwives, maternity support workers, care assistants and student midwives) are aware of their responsibilities within this particular area of work.