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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a highly motivated Tobacco Dependency Advisor, working in a new team headed up by the Substance Use Project Manager. The successful post holder will be integral to the running of our tobacco dependency service.
We are looking for dynamic team player who will bring enthusiasm to our project whilst working with our patients to encourage and help them to stop smoking for good. Training will be provided to implement an in-house, evidence-based quit service following the Ottawa Model: The project is part of an NHS England pilot for smoke-free hospital settings, delivering on a key ambition in the NHS Long-Term Plan.
The post holder will Provide advice on nicotine replacement therapy and other medications to facilitate stopping smoking. You will work with patients on a 1:1 basis and in group sessions and follow systems and processes to allow staff and patients to access evidence-based stop smoking interventions and record results.
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Experience
Essential
- • Experience of working in a Clinical/admin role, providing treatment, and behavioural support on one-to-one basis or as part of a group session.
- • Experience of working under minimal supervision
- • Experience of working as part of a team
- • Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients in a healthcare setting or members of the public.
- • Experience in providing Tobacco dependency support
Desirable
- Experience in providing health improvement advice, such as for drug and alcohol use and weight management.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- • Effective use of influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
- • Very good written and verbal communication skills
- • A good understanding of evidence-based approach to tobacco dependence treatment and other health improvement interventions
- • Ability to analyse and present data in a clear and easily understood format – both verbally and in writing.
- • Ability to work flexibly in a fast-changing environment
- • Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
- • IT Literate
Desirable
- • The ability and credibility to work co-operatively within senior management.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Acts in a mature manner – both personally and professionally
- Work as a team and share responsibilities with colleagues
- Attend regular team meetings.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree and / or an appropriate professional qualification in a health-related studies or equivalent
- NCSCT certification/Stop Smoking Practitioner Training
- Experience of working as part of a project team
- Sustained record of continued professional development
Desirable
- Level 2/3 (Practitioner) smoking cessation competencies
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work independently, managing own workload.
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