Tobacco Dependency Champion Midwife | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Midwife to join our maternity team as aTobacco Dependency Champion Midwife.

This key role will support the delivery of our Tobacco Dependency Programme across maternity services, helping to improve outcomes for women, babies and families by reducing smoking in pregnancy and promoting smoke-free environments. Working closely with the Lead Midwife for Tobacco Dependency, Tobacco Dependency Advisors and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the implementation of evidence-based pathways aligned to the NHS Long Term Plan, NICE guidance and Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle. 

The successful candidate will provide expert support and leadership across both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton, championing a culture where all maternity staff routinely engage with women and families regarding smoking cessation and tobacco dependency treatment. You will also contribute to education, quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives across the maternity service. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Midwife with a passion for public health, health improvement and reducing health inequalities.

• Support the delivery of the maternity Tobacco Dependency Programme across hospital and community settings.

• Promote and embed routine Carbon Monoxide (CO) screening and opt-out referral pathways.

• Provide specialist support to pregnant women who smoke and those requiring enhanced intervention.

• Deliver training and education programmes for maternity staff, including Very Brief Advice (VBA) training.

• Work collaboratively with Tobacco Dependency Advisors, community services, local authorities and external stakeholders.

• Monitor compliance with national standards and contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.

• Support the development of smoke-free homes through engagement with partners and families.

• Act as a clinical champion and role model, promoting evidence-based practice and compassionate, non-judgemental care.

Closing date of applications: 19 November 2026

Interview Date: 3 December 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026