Tobacco Dependence Advisor

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Tobacco Dependence Advisor to join our Physical Health Corporate Team at NSFT .

In this role you will provide tobacco dependence advice supporting inpatients and staff across Norfolk & Waveney to reduce harm and quit smoking through behavioural and motivational interventions

This role will involve working directly with patients to assess and support needs relating to tobacco dependency

Main duties of the job

One to one, and group, based tobacco cessation support; which maybe face to face, remote consultation or via telephone

Support people to develop personalised quit plans including harm reduction approaches

Provide behavioural support and health education to encourage lasting change

Advise on stop smoking therapies

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and effective care

Maintain strong relationships with patients, families and carers to support recovery

This role is diverse and will offer opportunity to visit NSFT sites to deliver smoking cessation, training and support for the continued implementation of the NSFT smokefree policy

There will be an expectation to travel to NSFT sites across Norfolk & Waveney

Detailed job description and main 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.

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, also identifying and managing any risks related to patient care.

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

Applicant requirements

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.