Tobacco Dependency Specialist – Community Mental Health

ABL Health Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in England is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Practitioner to integrate smoking cessation support within routine mental health care. The role involves providing expert advice, developing tailored programs for clients, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and working collaboratively within the community mental health team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in health-related fields, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and possess experience in tobacco dependency services. This position is both challenging and rewarding.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in smoking cessation or tobacco dependency within an acute health system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of developing and improving health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to help service users quit tobacco.
• Assess, plan, and deliver tailored programs for clients with mental health conditions.
• Ensure tobacco dependency interventions comply with relevant guidelines.

Skills

Experience in smoking cessation/tobacco dependency

Communication skills

Ability to motivate and engage others

Organizational skills

Knowledge of addiction

Education

Relevant degree in health/social care/public health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A community health organization in England is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Practitioner to integrate smoking cessation support within routine mental health care. The role involves providing expert advice, developing tailored programs for clients, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and working collaboratively within the community mental health team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in health-related fields, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and possess experience in tobacco dependency services. This position is both challenging and rewarding.