Community Tobacco Dependency Nurse

Bridges Medical Practice; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Gateshead seeks a Community Tobacco Dependency Nurse to lead the development of tobacco dependency treatment within the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme. Responsibilities include service development, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and management of a small team. Applicants should possess a Nursing Qualification (RN), valid NMC Registration, and experience in smoking cessation. This role promotes flexible working and requires a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience of developing a new clinical pathway.
• Experience of working with a range of professionals across specialties.
• Line Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical pathways to treat tobacco dependency.
• Establish relationships and leadership to motivate staff.
• Provide expert advice and training on tobacco dependency treatments.
• Ensure data collection to monitor reach and share outcomes.
• Line management of Community Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors.

Skills

Knowledge in smoking cessation / behaviour change

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of IT literacy

Ability to compile, analyse and report on complex data

Persuasiveness, influencing and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and deliver training interventions

Education

Nursing Qualification (RN) and valid NMC Registration

NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner Training

Job description

An opportunity has arisen toembed treatment of tobacco dependency into the Targeted Lung Health Check(TLHC) Programme across Newcastle Gateshead.The TLHC programme targets those people most at risk of lung cancer,inviting them to a unique screening opportunity if they have ever, or currentlysmoke, and are between 55-75 years old.Emerging evidence suggests that this is an ideal opportunity tosystematically identity and treat tobacco dependency for those still usingtobacco at the time of screening. This role will lead the development and embeddingof an enhanced treatment offer across Newcastle-Gateshead, with the aim ofsharing learning across the whole North East and North Cumbria footprint.

Main duties of the job

The Community Tobacco Dependency Nurse role will include service development, collaboration with partners across the NENC Integrated Care System, NHS and the Local Authority, and embedding of a treatment pathway into the existing TLHC approach.This will involve the delivery of training, behaviour change interventions and regular progress updates, as well as line management of a small team of specialist community tobacco dependency treatment advisors.

About us

We are a friendly GP practice based in Gateshead town centre of Gateshead, close to bus and metro links.

Job responsibilities

Developclinical pathways to treat tobacco dependency across initially Newcastle &Gateshead authority areas, understanding the nuances of differing servicedelivery, whilst identifying gaps and initiatives designed to reach those leastlikely to accept treatment for tobacco dependency in the first instance

Establishgood relationships and leadership with staff at all levels to motivate andadvise on achieving high standards of care in helping patients in treatingtobacco dependency

Providesexpert advice and training to the medical and nursing teams, as well as the CommunityTobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors on tobacco dependency treatments, workingas the representative for the service

Ensuresrobust and complete data collection to map progress, monitor reach and shareoutcomes

Compileand share reach and outcomes in multiple formats including summary reports andpresentations in multiple forums

Linemanagement of Community Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors working directlyon the TLHC tobacco dependency programme

Maintainup to date and relevant knowledge of the evidence base surrounding treatmentfor tobacco dependency to continually act upon the changing evidence base andembed most effective treatment options as relevant

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge in smoking cessation / behaviour change / health improvement
• Experience of working with a range of professionals across specialities
• Experience of developing a new clinical pathway
• Experience and knowledge of treatment for tobacco dependency, including stop smoking medications and behavioural support
• Teaching experience
• Line Management Experience

Attributes

• Proactive approach and modern professional outlook
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situation

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of IT literacy
• Able to compile, analyse and report on complex data
• Persuasiveness, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to work on several projects concurrently, prioritise and manage a complex work load
• Able to develop and deliver training interventions
• Ability to develop strategies, policies and procedures
• Ability to manage staff rota and annual leave

Additional Requirements

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for work

Qualifications

• Nursing Qualification (RN) and valid NMC Registration
• NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner Training

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.