Mental Health Tobacco Dependence Specialist – Quit Support Lead

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support individuals in quitting smoking and to provide psychological and behavioral support within a mental health setting. This role involves working with a diverse client base and assisting with comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health services and smoking cessation. The position offers a salary range of £35,763 to £43,466 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering smoking cessation support.
• Experience working with mental health service users.
• Ability to work sensitively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support smokers in making quit attempts.
• Deliver treatment to patients and staff who smoke.
• Provide psychological and social support to assist smokers.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships

Well organized

Good IT skills

Education

NCSCT Smoking Cessation Training Level 2

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Qualification in Health Psychology or related subject

Tools

Electronic patient database

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support individuals in quitting smoking and to provide psychological and behavioral support within a mental health setting. This role involves working with a diverse client base and assisting with comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health services and smoking cessation. The position offers a salary range of £35,763 to £43,466 annually.