CURE Specialist Nurse (Tobacco Dependency Team) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in Manchester is seeking a Clinical Tobacco Dependency Nurse to assess patients and provide support for tobacco dependency. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work across multiple sites, contributing to a program of national importance in tobacco cessation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Digital innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with an interest in tobacco dependency.
• Compassionate and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to liaise with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess inpatients and outpatients related to tobacco dependency.
• Provide behavioural support and treatments.
• Teach multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivational ability

Autonomous working

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Overview

The CURE Project is a national best‑practice Tobacco Dependency Treatment Programme for patients seen in Greater Manchester Lung Cancer Screening or admitted to hospital. It is based on the Ottawa Model for smoking cessation and is referenced in the NHS Long Term Plan and GIRFT reports.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Tobacco Dependency Nurse you will assess inpatients and outpatients, provide behavioural support and treatments for tobacco dependency, liaise with outpatient services and health promotion, and teach multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

Qualifications

You will be an enthusiastic, compassionate and self‑motivated nurse with an interest in tobacco dependency. You possess excellent communication skills, can motivate others, work autonomously, link with other healthcare teams and professionals, and are flexible and able to travel across MFT sites and Lung Cancer Screening Trucks.

Benefits

• MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with 10 hospitals & community services and a £3bn turnover.
• Digital innovation through our Electronic Patient Record system (Hive) launched in September 2022.
• Major academic research centre and education provider with a green plan for sustainability.
• Inclusive culture of belonging, equal opportunities and career development for 30,000 staff.

Diversity Matters

MFT promotes equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements for your application, email [e-mail].