Tobacco Treatment Advisor - Band 4

Are you passionate about Health Inequalities? Join us in making a difference!

We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in supporting inpatients on their journey to becoming smoke free. Through the provision of nicotine replacement therapy and psychosocial support, you will play a vital role in achieving better health outcomes and reducing hospital re-admissions.

We are looking for candidates who have a real passion for health improvement and reducing health inequalities.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training to develop your skills and confidence.
• The opportunity to become a certified NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner.
• Support from Health Improvement Lead

If you’re excited about making a positive impact on patients’ lives and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Expected Interview Date: 13/11/2024

Main duties of the job

Specifically, the post holder will:

o Support the day-to-day running of the onsite tobacco treatment service to ensure safe, well-organised and evidenced-based care is offered routinely to all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service.

o Work with people to change their behaviour to improve their health to include patients and staff.

o Work autonomously in line with the Trust's Smoke Free policy, the NHS Long Term plan, NICE guidance and NCSCT best practice guidance.

o Provide support in a range of settings as required for the delivery of smoking cessation service.

o Promote the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering healthy lifestyle advice and support.

o Act as a Tobacco-Free Champion promoting the smoke-free message through their day-to-day work.

o Record and report all activities and results.

o Deliver training on treating tobacco dependency and 'Very Brief Advice' to staff groups across the Trust.

o Support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators for tobacco dependency.

o Provide advice and support to ward staff, including reinforcing the training provided to inpatient teams to reduce harm from tobacco and the promotion of smoke-free settings.

o Organise own workload and work unsupervised in a busy team. Maintain a high standard of work and prioritise own workload according to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.

NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent).

Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.

Desirable

Specific training in health promotion interventions.

Motivational interviewing skills / training

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.

Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.

Experience in delivering training on a one-to-one or group basis.

Experience of engaging with patients, assessing their needs and planning appropriate interventions.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds and at all levels.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.

Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software.

Desirable

Experience of using clinical systems.