Emergency Department Quit-Success Coach

Provide CIC; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Great Yarmouth seeks a Tobacco Dependence Advisor to support a new Stop Smoking Service across Norfolk. The role involves engaging with adult smokers in emergency departments, providing evidence-based support and resources to facilitate their quit journeys. Candidates should have a passion for public health and be motivated to help others achieve meaningful health improvements. Flexibility to work across multiple hospital locations is essential.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a passion for public health.
• Experience in patient-facing roles is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Promote the new service in Norfolk Acute Trusts.
• Provide brief interventions to adult patients who smoke.
• Record engagement and facilitate referrals to smoking cessation services.
• Maintain contact with patients throughout the quit process.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Motivational interviewing

Behavior change techniques

Education

Experience in health care or lifestyle services

Job description

A community health organization in Great Yarmouth seeks a Tobacco Dependence Advisor to support a new Stop Smoking Service across Norfolk. The role involves engaging with adult smokers in emergency departments, providing evidence-based support and resources to facilitate their quit journeys. Candidates should have a passion for public health and be motivated to help others achieve meaningful health improvements. Flexibility to work across multiple hospital locations is essential.