Tobacco Dependency Advisor
* Location: Ipswich Hospital, East Suffolk
* Job Type: 4 – 6 Weeks (possible extension)
We are seeking a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to join our team at a leading NHS Foundation Trust. This role is integral to delivering an evidence-based behavioural change smoking cessation programme and tobacco treatment for tobacco users aged 12 years and over in acute in-patient care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals to quit smoking and lead a healthier lifestyle, embodying our core values of being personal, expert, understanding, caring, and accountable.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Facilitate 1:1 Stop Smoking sessions to in-patients at Ipswich hospital, enabling effective and sustainable smoking cessation.
* Provide telephone interventions for clients, including pre-op referrals and post-discharge follow-ups.
* Use coaching strategies and behaviour therapy skills to negotiate change and overcome barriers to smoking cessation.
* Exchange information with patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact, and empathy, considering any barriers such as physical impairments or mental health conditions.
* Support and assist other staff members in delivering care as directed.
* Be responsible for clinical administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area.
* Regularly evaluate programme success through data analysis and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
* Adhere to local and national safeguarding procedures and support the patient assessment and monitoring process.
* Undertake timely and accurate data collection on patient referrals, contacts, and outcomes, ensuring all recording systems are up-to-date.
* Support engagement and networking to promote the service to stakeholders, clients, and health professionals.
Required/Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
* A relevant qualification or experience in Health promotion, Health Advisory, Education, Psychology, Behaviour change, or a related field. Transferable skill considered.
* Level 2 trained Smoking Cessation Advisor - desirable
* Experience in a stop smoking related field or similar and working in a healthcare environment.- Desirable
* Proficiency in accessing and utilising IT systems.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct remote sessions effectively.
* Coaching skills and the ability to plan and deliver engaging smoking cessation sessions.
* Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
Benefits:
* Competitive Hourly Rate
* Flexible start and finish times
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on public health.
* Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.
To apply for this Tobacco Dependency Advisor position, submit your CV or to discuss the role further and to see if your experience would be suitable please get in contact on .