Tobacco Dependency Advisor

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to enhance their smoking cessation programme. The role involves delivering evidence-based support to service users, training staff, and ensuring the effective implementation of smoke-free policies across various settings. Candidates should have experience in behavioral support and the flexibility to work across locations. The position promises excellent career progression and a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering smoking cessation support on a one-to-one or group basis.
• Ability to provide advice on pharmacotherapy and harm reduction.
• Flexibility to work across various sites and promote effective cessation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tobacco dependence treatment to individuals.
• Support the implementation of Trust-wide smoke free policies.
• Contribute to service development and training delivery.

Skills

Behavioural support delivery

Pharmacotherapy advice

Harm reduction strategies

Training delivery

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional person to join the Tobacco Dependency Team as a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support at operational level the delivery of an effective smoking cessation programme which is embedded within the Trust wide Smoke free Policy. The post holder will work collaboratively with Tobacco Dependency Advisor Lead, frontline teams and stakeholders to deliver specialist smoking cessation service across Oxford Health Foundation Trust ensuring a seamless journey for patients in our care. This role is responsible for the delivery of smoking cessation behaviour support to service users on a one to one or group basis in line with evidence-based guidelines. The post-holder will be expected to deliver interventions within locally defined areas covering a range of settings and to support Tobacco Dependency Lead in training delivery to staff. To deliver high quality, evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment and smoking cessation support to individuals across our mental health inpatient settings. The role involves providing behavioural support, pharmacotherapy advice, harm reduction strategies, and onward referral to community services. Advisors will work flexibly across sites to promote temporary abstinence and long-term cessation. The post holder will also support the implementation of Trust-wide smoke free policies and contribute to service development. The post holder will also support the development delivery of training to colleagues across the Trust.

Trust

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team