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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416203
Job summary
Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Permanent, Full-Time position (37.5 hours per week)
To provide continuous, consistent and evidence based stop smoking support to pregnant women and their partners.
- To assist, support and work in collaboration with the Midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care.
- To support public health initiatives for women using the maternity services.
Main duties of the job
- This band 3 role is based primarily in the community and outpatient clinics. The post holder will be required to have a driving licence and access to a car.
- The Midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her newborn (s). The Maternity Stop Smoking Advisor (MSSA) works in collaboration with midwives and maternity support workers and reports to the Public Health Midwife.
- The MSSA will provide stop smoking support to women and birthing people who are pregnant. The MSSA will be provided with training to carry out the role.
- The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies, including the 'Care Certificate' within the first 3 months of being in post. This job description is directly linked to The Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and career Development Framework set out by Health Education England (HEE)https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/maternity/maternity-support-workers
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
470-8356881-TSW
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and role specific knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Evidence of good IT skills
Desirable
- The Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and career Development Framework completion
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing self-development
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Understanding of the role
Abilities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision*
- Ability to work various shift patterns
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and role specific knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Evidence of good IT skills
Desirable
- The Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and career Development Framework completion
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing self-development
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Understanding of the role
Abilities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision*
- Ability to work various shift patterns
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)