Tobacco Dependency Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tobacco Dependency Advisor to join the Trustwide Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service. The service is operational Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm., Support the assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for patients identified as smokers throughout the treatment period whilst providing behavioural and motivational support.

Work with patients on a one to one or group basis where appropriate to assess and agree a treatment and support plan to meet their individual requirements.

Assessment and subsequent support may take place in a range of venues including a patient's own home.Report to the relevant tobacco dependency lead nurse on interventions and outcomes on a regular basis.

Ensure that the service adopts a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach in contacts with patients.Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their families to educate, facilitate and promote change, also identifying and managing any risks related to patient care.

Facilitate any transfer of care into Community Stop Smoking Services (CSSS) provision, such as Local Authority CSSS or primary care including GP or Pharmacy services.Offer therapeutic and supportive interventions to support a quit attempt whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.Take and record patients carbon monoxide monitor readings and practice safely within infection, prevention, and control measures.

Advise patients on the use of stop smoking pharmacotherapy, including NRT and E-cigarettes.

Contribute to the long-term development of the onsite tobacco dependency treatment service.

As a Tobacco Dependency advisor, you will engage regularly with patients to offer advice, support, and treatment options. There will be a requirement to travel locally in some of the directorates as part of this role. The Advisor must have extensive experience of working within a mental health setting and prior experience of smoking cessation support would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.It is essential for this role that you will be fully supportive of the Trusts smokefree policy, acting as a smokefree champion as part of your work.

As part of our established team, we aim to provide the best possible experience and outcomes for our patients, their carers/family members and our colleagues. We aim to be caring, compassionate and supportive Team members. We will value greatly each other's' contributions and look to ensure the wellbeing of our staff members is a priority. We ensure the Team's culture will be based on honesty, openness, transparency and accountability. As part of the team, we will offer regular supervision and appraisals and a variety of learning/ personal development opportunities.