Tobacco Dependence Specialist
King's College Hospital, Camberwell, Greater London
Tobacco Dependence Specialist
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King's College Hospital, Camberwell, Greater London
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 20 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: df072a6fa6b1466f9c4c57412450677d
Location ref: Camberwell, Greater London
Full Job Description
Tobacco Dependence Specialists play a vital role in liaising and working with other healthcare professionals regarding the patient's treatment plan and ongoing care. Specialists also perform the important role of providing training and support to frontline staff who deliver the admission care bundle, enabling them to issue NRT to patients and refer to TDT for specialist support., The focus of the role is to support delivery of routine Tobacco Dependence Treatment across the following pathway: A. NHS Inpatient Tobacco Dependence Treatment Delivery Model, comprising:
- Admission Care Bundle - Admitting team provides immediate brief advice and acute management of nicotine withdrawal.
- Inpatient Care Bundle - Tobacco Dependence Team (TDT) provides personalised support and development of treatment plan.
- Post-Discharge Care Bundle - Delivery of post- discharge treatment and referral to specialist support by the Tobacco Dependence Team. Support will also be given across the following pathways as required
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.