Community Tobacco Dependence Advisor | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Tobacco Dependence Advisor to provide comprehensive support for smoking cessation in mental health settings. The role involves direct patient treatment, contributing to service development, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in tobacco dependence treatment and strong communication skills, committed to improving the health of the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience in tobacco dependence treatment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide confidential support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient treatment and local service development.
• Assist with staff training on tobacco dependence treatment.
• Liaise with community pathways for smoking cessation.

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. Funded by "Stopping the start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation", the Trust has been asked to host a Tobacco Dependence Advisor, as part of the Local Authorities’ (Lambeth and Southwark) Stop Smoking Services strategy, to reduce smoking prevalence in people living with mental illness. The primary focus of the role 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).

The main duties of this job are set out in detail in the attached Job Description. The post-holder will hold responsibility for delivering patient treatment, as well as local service development, leadership, and professional development.

The post holder will liaise regularly with the following: