Inpatient Tobacco Dependency Specialist

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Treating Tobacco Dependency Service role within inpatient mental health settings across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The post focuses on assessing tobacco dependency and guiding patients to evidence-based treatments.

Experience in inpatient mental health settings is essential. The role involves MDT collaboration, staff education, and contributing to the Trust's Smoke‑Free Policy, with diverse travel across

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in a health-related qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C) or functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess tobacco dependency needs for inpatients and support access to treatment.
• Provide TD interventions and information to achieve a quit attempt.
• Deliver TD advice and support across MDT and educate staff on policy.

Skills

IT skills

MS Office

MS Teams

Written & verbal communication

Pressure handling

Education

Foundation Degree

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Treating Tobacco Dependency Service role within inpatient mental health settings across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The post focuses on assessing tobacco dependency and guiding patients to evidence-based treatments.

Experience in inpatient mental health settings is essential. The role involves MDT collaboration, staff education, and contributing to the Trust's Smoke‑Free Policy, with diverse travel across