Tobacco Dependence Advisor for Inpatients

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support our inpatients with temporary tobacco abstinence whilst in hospital and underpin quit attempts. This exciting role will involve helping patients to reframe their approach to their smoking behaviours, manage their cravings with personalised support plans and tailor those treatment plans, which titrate nicotine replacement therapy, to support discharge planning and a longer-term goal of being smokefree. Main duties of the job The Tobacco Dependence Advisor for Inpatients will work across adult in-patient wards :

• undertaking tobacco dependence assessments,
• educating service users about options to manage their tobacco dependence
• and support quit attempts.
The Tobacco Dependence Advisor for Inpatients will be responsible for:
• creating personalised quit plans and assist service users to access the support they need for their quit attempt both during their inpatient stay and after discharge.
• collect data in accordance with the metrics required by the ICS and NHSE monitoring
• build rapport and act as a support mechanism for Ward Staff with regards to Stop Smoking Support for inpatients.
  
  National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
• Good level General Education including Maths and English.
• NCSCT stop smoking advisor qualification or equivalent work experience to advanced level
Desirable
• Smoking cessation Advisor Intermediate level qualification
• Care certificate
Experience Essential
• Healthy lifestyle/Behavioural change experience within a healthcare/smokefree service setting
• Engagement/collaboration with communities, individuals and multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching/Training behavioural change to multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
• Experience of providing smoking cessation support
• Working in a hospital environment
Skills Essential
• Evidence of continuing personal development
• Good written communication skills
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of excel, word, PowerPoint and outlook)
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Work effectively without direct supervision
• Knowledge of community public health services to enable effective signposting
• Accurate record keeping
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to present an open and non judgemental demeanour
• Innovative
Desirable
• Smoking cessation NCSCT trained.
• Database skills
• Audit skills
  
  A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.