At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients in quitting smoking while in hospital with personalised plans and education.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team making a real difference in patient lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy NHS pension, staff development, free psychological support, and affordable onsite parking.
- Other info: Dynamic hospital environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital role that helps patients achieve smoke-free lives and improve their health.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28392 - 31157 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support our inpatients with temporary tobacco abstinence whilst in hospital and underpin quit attempts. This exciting role will involve helping patients to reframe their approach to their smoking behaviours, managing their cravings with personalised support plans and tailoring those treatment plans, which titrate nicotine replacement therapy, to support discharge planning and a longer term goal of being smoke free.
Main duties of the job:
- The Tobacco Dependence Advisor for Inpatients will work across adult inpatient wards, undertaking tobacco dependence assessments, educating service users about options to manage their tobacco dependence and supporting quit attempts.
- The Tobacco Dependence Advisor for Inpatients will be responsible for creating personalised quit plans and assisting service users to access the support they need for their quit attempt both during their inpatient stay and after discharge.
- Collecting data in accordance with the metrics required by the IC S and NHSE monitoring.
- Building rapport and acting as a support mechanism for Ward Staff with regards to Stop Smoking Support for inpatients.
About us:
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
Qualifications:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
- Good level General Education including Maths and English.
- NCSCT stop smoking advisor qualification or equivalent work experience to advanced level.
- Care certificate.
Experience:
- Healthy lifestyle/Behavioural change experience within a healthcare/smoke free service setting.
- Engagement/collaboration with communities, individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
- Teaching/Training behavioural change to multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of providing smoking cessation support.
- Working in a hospital environment.
Skills:
- Evidence of continuing personal development.
- Basic computer skills (knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Work effectively without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of community public health services to enable effective signposting.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Assertive and confident.
- Ability to present an open and non judgemental demeanour.
- Audit 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.
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata.
Tobacco Dependence Advisor for the Emergency Department in St Leonards employer: Job Search Place Limited
As a Tobacco Dependence Advisor in our Emergency Department, you will join a supportive and dynamic healthcare team dedicated to making a real difference in patients' lives. We offer a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, access to psychological support, and a welcoming work culture that prioritises employee well-being. Located within a vibrant hospital environment, this role not only allows for personal growth but also the chance to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in the community.
