Smoking Cessation Advisor

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swindon seeks a Smoking Cessation Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract to support tobacco dependency treatments. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare and will provide evidence-based support to adults looking to quit smoking. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths and a willingness to complete relevant training. This role requires good communication skills and flexibility to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
• NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tobacco harm reduction / stop smoking support to adult inpatients or outpatients.
• Undertake tobacco harm reduction patient assessments.
• Develop evidence-based tailored support plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in smoking cessation

Understanding of tobacco harm reduction

Ability to work in group settings

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ level 3 in Health care

Smoking Cessation Training Level 2

Making Every Contact Count Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical systems

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Smoking Cessation Advisor

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Smoking Cessation Adviser - Band 4, 2.0 WTE - 12 month fixed term contract

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team supporting the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan for treating tobacco dependency within the Acute Trust.

Previous experience in smoking cessation is desirable but not essential. If you're passionate about helping people tackle tobacco dependency, have strong communication skills, and are committed to promoting a Smokefree Trust, we'd love to hear from you.

The role requires flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the service.

For more information, please contact Kene Oragudosi, Lead Smoking Cessation Practitioner, on 01793 603731

Main duties of the job

Based at Great Western Hospital, the Smoking Cessation Advisor will play a key role in supporting both adult patients and staff who wish to stop smoking or reduce harm from tobacco use. You will deliver evidence-based advice and practical support to help individuals take positive steps towards a smokefree future.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community.

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the delivery of tobacco harm reduction / stop smoking support to adult inpatients or outpatients who are smokers within GWH.

2. Respond effectively to patient referrals within stated timescales.

3. Undertake tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) patient assessments, assessing the patients circumstances from a range of facts to provide the most appropriate advice and support sessions.

4. Develop individual, evidence based tailored support plans, analysing the resources available against patient requirements.

5. Provide evidence-based information to people about stopping smoking, minimising harm from tobacco and health related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.

6. Support patients, who wish to, to switch to vaping whilst in inpatient settings, in line with the NHS Long term Plan.

7. Ensure there is a robust discharge plan for the patients ongoing specialist tobacco dependency treatment / stop smoking support for patients wishing to quit or who have an ongoing harm reduction programme.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent experience)
• Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post
• Making Every Contact Count Training
• Other training in health promotion interventions / behaviour change

Experience

• Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting
• Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
• Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
• Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care based health professionals
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques

Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
• Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives
• Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
• Understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work and communicate in group settings
• Experience of using clinical systems
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
• Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes
• Understanding of audit and evaluation
• De-escalation skills and awareness

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.