Tobacco Dependency Advisor — Smokefree Champion

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Advisor for the Trustwide Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service. The role is based at Durham or Darlington with local travel, full-time and permanent.

You will assess smokers, develop treatment plans and provide behavioural support, while adhering to smokefree policies. Required NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, and NCSCT Level 2 training, with previous mental health service exposure.

Qualifications

• Motivational skills to inspire others.
• Knowledge of tobacco dependency and treatment.
• Confidence in working with a wide variety of partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for patients identified as smokers throughout the treatment period whilst providing behavioural and motivational support.
• Work with patients on a one to one or group basis where appropriate to assess and agree a treatment and support plan to meet their individual requirements.
• Assessment and subsequent support may take place in a range of venues including a patient's own home; report to the relevant tobacco dependency lead nurse on interventions and outcomes on a regular basis.
• Ensure that the service adopts a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach in contacts with patients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their families to educate, facilitate and promote change, identifying and managing risks related to patient care.
• Facilitate transfer of care into Community Stop Smoking Services (CSSS) provision, such as Local Authority CSSS or primary care including GP or Pharmacy services.
• Offer therapeutic and supportive interventions to support a quit attempt whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Take and record patients carbon monoxide monitor readings and practice safely within infection, prevention, and control measures.
• Advise patients on the use of stop smoking pharmacotherapy, including NRT and E-cigarettes.
• Contribute to the long-term development of the onsite tobacco dependency treatment service.

Skills

Motivational skills

Knowledge of tobacco dependency

Confidence in working with partners

Education

Basic Maths and English (Functional Level 2)

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

NCSCT Level 2 Practitioner Training (Mental Health module)

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Advisor for the Trustwide Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service. The role is based at Durham or Darlington with local travel, full-time and permanent.

You will assess smokers, develop treatment plans and provide behavioural support, while adhering to smokefree policies. Required NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, and NCSCT Level 2 training, with previous mental health service exposure.