Tobacco Dependency Specialist - Inpatient Care & Quit Support

Whittington Health NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Specialist to support adult inpatient wards. This role involves delivering smoking cessation interventions, providing assessment and compassionate care, and coordinating tailored treatment plans for patients with mental health needs. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring effective communication and record-keeping to enhance care outcomes. Eligibility for sponsorship is available, and applicants should uphold safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Understanding of smoking cessation techniques and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support service users in inpatient settings.
• Deliver both individual and group interventions.
• Coordinate care plans for tobacco dependency treatment.
• Monitor and evaluate quit attempts with patients.

Skills

Compassionate assessment

Tobacco dependency intervention delivery

Effective communication

Collaborative treatment planning

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Tobacco Dependency Specialist to support adult inpatient wards. This role involves delivering smoking cessation interventions, providing assessment and compassionate care, and coordinating tailored treatment plans for patients with mental health needs. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring effective communication and record-keeping to enhance care outcomes. Eligibility for sponsorship is available, and applicants should uphold safeguarding policies.