Tobacco Dependency Advisor

Job overview

We are looking for an exceptional person to join the Tobacco Dependency Team as a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to support at operational level the delivery of an effective smoking cessation programme which is embedded within the Trust wide Smoke free Policy.

The post holder will work collaboratively with Tobacco Dependency Advisor Lead, frontline teams and stakeholders to deliver specialist smoking cessation service across Oxford Health Foundation Trust ensuring a seamless journey for patients in our care. This role is responsible for the delivery of smoking cessation behaviour support to service users on a one to one or group basis in line with evidence-based guidelines.  The post–holder will be expected to deliver interventions within locally defined areas covering a range of settings and to support Tobacco Dependency Lead in training delivery to staff.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality, evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment and smoking cessation support to individuals across our mental health inpatient settings.
• The role involves providing behavioural support, pharmacotherapy advice, harm reduction strategies, and onward referral to community services.
• Advisors will work flexibly across sites to promote temporary abstinence and long-term cessation.  The post holder will also support the implementation of Trust-wide smoke free policies and contribute to service development.
• The post holder will also support the development delivery of training to colleagues across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.  This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding role.

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with a commitment to succeed and support the service development.

Please see job description and person specification attached.

‘We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.

We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck, and we hope to hear from you!