Community Tobacco Dependence Advisor

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an individual to lead the Smokefree Healthy Hospital Programme, focusing on tobacco dependence treatment. The role includes providing support to both patients and staff, along with service development. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, strong leadership skills, and the ability to train staff in tobacco dependence treatment. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering tobacco dependence treatment.
• Ability to lead and develop service strategies.
• Strong communication skills for training staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Smokefree Healthy Hospital Programme.
• Oversee peer group of Tobacco Dependence Advisors.
• Engage with community teams and medical staff.

Job description

Overview

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in providing excellent care which is delivered with pride and compassion. Everything we do is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve and to promote mental health and wellbeing for all.

The post holder will hold responsibility for delivering patient treatment, as well as local service development, leadership, and professional development. This role is funded by "Stopping the start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation" and supports the Trust's involvement in the Local Authorities' (Lambeth and Southwark) Stop Smoking Services strategy. The primary focus is to provide a comprehensive tobacco dependence treatment service with smokers who have been referred for smoking cessation support, via a SLaM community pathway, for people living in Southwark and/or Lambeth. Providing confidential support for Trust staff who smoke and who work or live in Southwark or Lambeth is also anticipated. The post holder will assist with staff training to ensure a consistent approach and adherence with tobacco dependence treatment plans and compliance with the Trust Smokefree Policy (2024).

Responsibilities

• Smokefree Healthy Hospital Programme Lead
• Smokefree Team Leader
• Peer Group - Tobacco Dependence Advisors
• Tobacco researchers (Nicotine Research Group, KCL)
• Service Managers
• Community Team Leaders
• Nursing staff
• Medical staff
• Allied health professionals
• Patients/carers
• NHS Stop Smoking Services
• Clinical Governance staff

Frequency of engagement varies by role: daily, weekly, or as required, with involvement across staff groups and service interfaces to support the tobacco dependence treatment service and related policy adherence.

Context and Funding

Funded by the Stop the start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation, the Trust hosts a Tobacco Dependence Advisor as part of the Local Authorities' strategy to reduce smoking prevalence among people living with mental illness. The role works within the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) community pathway for Southwark and Lambeth and includes providing confidential support for Trust staff who smoke and live/work in these boroughs.