Treating Tobacco Dependency Specialist Nurse/Practitioner

Job overview

To support the Dorset County Hospital Treating Tobacco Dependency Service following the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) which includes priority commitments to support people remaining healthier for longer through the funding of new evidence-based NHS prevention at scale programmes that focus on reducing smoking.

Main duties of the job

Using specialist skills and knowledge: to deliver public health messages to inpatients (incl. mental health patients), their families and the wider community with particular reference to the harmful effects of smoking. To work geographically across the Integrated Care System (ICS) predominantly supporting inpatients at, Dorset County Hospital.

To work within a MDT providing support and treatment to patients who smoke.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.