3627 - Tobacco Treatment Advisor

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barnsley is looking for a Tobacco Dependency Advisor on a full-time fixed-term contract. Your role includes providing support and advice to patients on smoking cessation, while also collaborating with clinical staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in tobacco harm reduction and a commitment to promoting a smoke-free environment. The position is fixed term until August 31, 2026, and comes with an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in smoking cessation support.
• Understanding of tobacco harm reduction.
• Ability to engage with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tobacco harm reduction assessments and support.
• Develop tailored support plans for patients.
• Provide information on minimizing tobacco harm.

Job description

2 posts:- Full time fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

As a Tobacco dependency advisor, you will be responsible for supporting patients who have been identified as smokers, to not smoke whilst they are in hospital, by advising on what treatment is appropriate for them, and referring them to the community stop smoking service after discharge. You will also support staff who want to stop smoking.

As a tobacco dependency advisor, you will also engage with clinical staff to inform them on the stop smoking service, what support is available for patients and the promotion of the smokefree hospital site.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications and e-cigarettes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust, working closely with the Community Stop Smoking Service.
• Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs.
• Provide information to people about stopping smoking, minimizing harm from tobacco and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.

We reserve the right to close positions early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

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The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.