Tobacco Dependence Advisor Mental Health | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Tobacco Dependence Advisor to join its mental health team. This role is essential for offering support to patients aiming to quit smoking. Responsibilities include delivering interventions, assessing tobacco use, and providing training to staff. The successful candidate will be integral to improving both the physical and mental health of patients. If you are passionate about tobacco dependence treatment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated attitude towards client care.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and group support.
• Experience in embedding treatment into care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and group‑based stop‑smoking interventions.
• Assess tobacco use and create personalised quit plans.
• Support safe prescribing and use of nicotine replacement therapy.
• Train and guide staff on supporting patients with tobacco dependence.

Skills

Behavioural support

Nicotine withdrawal management

Training staff

Assessment of tobacco use

Job description

Our inpatient mental health services are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people with severe mental illness. As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, we are embedding tobacco dependence treatment as a routine part of inpatient care. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in helping patients to live smoke‑free, improving both their physical and mental health.

The Tobacco Dependence Advisor will deliver specialist support to patients admitted to mental health inpatient wards who smoke or use tobacco. The postholder will provide behavioural support and, where appropriate, pharmacological treatment to help patients manage withdrawal and work towards a smoke‑free future. The Advisor will also support ward staff by providing training, guidance, and resources to embed tobacco dependence treatment as part of routine care in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Tobacco Dependence Advisor to join our inpatient mental health team. This role is central to supporting patients admitted to our wards who smoke or vape, by providing specialist behavioural support and treatment to help them manage nicotine withdrawal and work towards quitting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and group‑based stop‑smoking interventions to patients.
• Assess tobacco use and create personalised quit plans.
• Support safe prescribing and use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and other stop‑smoking medications.
• Work alongside ward staff, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and nurses to embed tobacco treatment into care.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on supporting patients with tobacco dependence.
• Ensure patients are referred to community stop‑smoking services on discharge for ongoing support.

About the provider

The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well‑established provider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our drug and alcohol services include community services, the National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic. In addition, we provide smoking cessation services in Hillingdon and Camden & Islington.

Immigration and sponsorship

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024. If you do not meet the Transitional Provision, we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the pre‑screening immigration section of your application form.

Additional information

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK.

We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.

Notice of expiry: This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.