Tobacco Dependency Advisor

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the Midlands seeks a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to work with mental health patients in Shrewsbury. The role involves identifying smokers, providing education on quitting methods, and developing personalized support plans. Candidates must be current non-smokers or ex-smokers and have passed Maths and English at GCSE. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Current non-smoker or ex-smoker committed to abstinence.
• Ability to liaise and advise within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Identify smokers admitted to inpatient wards.
• Advise and support patients in quitting smoking.
• Develop individual quit plans for patients.

Skills

Assessment of smoking habits

Behavioral support recommendation

Education on vaping tools

Quality Improvement engagement

Education

Passed Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Tobacco Dependency Advisor

The closing date is 11 November 2025.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

Smoking tobacco is the cause of up to 20 years life lost for our mental health service users.

50% of smokers will die due to their addiction.

Become a Tobacco Dependency Advisor at MPFT, and work towards a Smoke Free Future!

Providing services to our Mental Health Inpatient Wards at the Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with the Inpatient Mental Health Services to identify people who smoke admitted to the wards.
• Assess and advise patients that they can stop smoking, and that support is available.
• Recommend an individual quit plan, including behavioural support and Nicotine Replacement.
• Advise and educate on the use of vapes as a tool for tobacco abstinence and cessation.
• Engage in ongoing Quality Improvement as part of a continuous change cycle.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. The successful applicant will be a current non or former smoker, and commit to continued abstinence.

Person Specification

Maths and English

• Passed at GCSE or equivalent

Current Non Smoker

• Non or ex-smoker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust