Community Tobacco Dependency Nurse

Job responsibilities

Develop clinical pathways to treat tobacco dependency across initially Newcastle & Gateshead authority areas, understanding the nuances of differing service delivery, whilst identifying gaps and initiatives designed to reach those least likely to accept treatment for tobacco dependency in the first instance

Establish good relationships and leadership with staff at all levels to motivate and advise on achieving high standards of care in helping patients in treating tobacco dependency

Provides expert advice and training to the medical and nursing teams, as well as the Community Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors on tobacco dependency treatments, working as the representative for the service

Ensures robust and complete data collection to map progress, monitor reach and share outcomes

Compile and share reach and outcomes in multiple formats including summary reports and presentations in multiple forums

Line management of Community Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors working directly on the TLHC tobacco dependency programme

Maintain up to date and relevant knowledge of the evidence base surrounding treatment for tobacco dependency to continually act upon the changing evidence base and embed most effective treatment options as relevant

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge in smoking cessation / behaviour change / health improvement
• Experience of working with a range of professionals across specialities
• Experience of developing a new clinical pathway

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of treatment for tobacco dependency, including stop smoking medications and behavioural support
• Teaching experience
• Line Management Experience

Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate approach
• Proactive approach and modern professional outlook
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situation

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of IT literacy
• Able to compile, analyse and report on complex data
• Persuasiveness, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to work on several projects concurrently, prioritise and manage a complex work load
• Able to develop and deliver training interventions

Desirable

• Ability to develop strategies, policies and procedures
• Ability to manage staff rota and annual leave

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for work

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Qualification (RN) and valid NMC Registration

Desirable

• NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).