Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor

NHS; Preston; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Treating Tobacco Dependency Service role within inpatient mental health settings across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The post focuses on assessing tobacco dependency and guiding patients to evidence-based treatments.

Experience in inpatient mental health settings is essential. The role involves MDT collaboration, staff education, and contributing to the Trust's Smoke‑Free Policy, with diverse travel across

Competenze

• Foundation Degree in a health-related qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C) or functional skills.

Mansioni

• Assess tobacco dependency needs for inpatients and support access to treatment.
• Provide TD interventions and information to achieve a quit attempt.
• Deliver TD advice and support across MDT and educate staff on policy.

Conoscenze

IT skills

MS Office

MS Teams

Written & verbal communication

Pressure handling

Formazione

Foundation Degree

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

GCSE Maths & English

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well‑being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long‑term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Treating Tobacco Dependency Service, providing specialist support to patients across our inpatient mental health settings throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This is a vital role in delivering the NHS Long Term Plan by ensuring patients have access to evidence‑based support for tobacco dependency. The aim is to improve the health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and supporting some of the most vulnerable people.The successful applicant will become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team committed to improving both physical and mental health outcomes.

This role is designed to support patients within inpatient mental health services. Applicants must have previous experience of working within an inpatient mental health setting and are able to demonstrate the challenges, risks and opportunities associated with supporting people receiving mental health care.People experiencing mental ill health are disproportionately affected by smoking‑related harm and experience significantly reduced life expectancy compared to the general population.

Main duties of the job

This role does not offer sponsorship

You will work directly with patients within inpatient mental health services, assessing tobacco dependency needs and supporting individuals to access treatment and specialist interventions to achieve a successful quit attempt. Support may be face‑to‑face, remotely or by telephone.

Previous experience of working within an inpatient mental health setting is essential. A significant part of the role involves building trusted relationships with patients during their inpatient stay, understanding the impact that mental health can have on TD behaviours, and supporting individuals to make positive changes. Applicants will have a good understanding of mental health environments and be confident engaging with patients who have complex MH needs.

This is a varied and rewarding role which includes delivering TTD interventions and advice, supporting access to evidence‑based tobacco dependency treatments, working collaboratively with a MDT, delivering staff education and awareness sessions, supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's Smoke‑Free Policy.

You will be organised, adaptable and committed to improving health and wellbeing. Strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships and a person‑centred approach are essential.

This is not aligned to a registered healthcare profession, It is not suitable for applicants seeking a post that requires professional registration or to maintain registration.

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria is required, applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in a health related qualification
• NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent/relevant experience
• Educated to GCSE including Maths and English grades A-C (or 4-9), or functional skills level 1&2 in maths and English

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the impact smoking has on health
• Knowledge of evidence‑based interventions for smoking cessation

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a inpatient mental health settings
• Experience in engaging stakeholders, even in challenging circumstances

Skills

• Excellent IT skills in MS Office Packages/ MS Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to cope under pressure with high levels of concentration

You are advised to consider applying for LSCFT vacancies as soon as possible as in some instances vacancies are closed as soon as a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you are not invited to interview within four weeks of the closing date then please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, as it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.

Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document.

If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.

For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.