Job summary
As this is an
Internal advert, if you would like to be seconded into the role you must
confirm that this is acceptable by your current Manager. You must complete the
attached secondment form and ask your Manager to complete their part of the
form.
Would you like
to work in a relatively new role within the Trust providing support to both
inpatients and maternity around Tobacco Dependence? Funded through the NHS Ten
Year Plan to provide tobacco dependence support while in hospital and
pregnancy. This is a12-month temporary opportunity. We are looking for
candidates who have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification, excellent
communication skills and an empathetic manner, an ability to work under
pressure as well as the ability to deliver training, some knowledge around
tobacco dependence and treatment and able to drive to community venues. For
more information, please contact Elaine Jackson on 0191 565 6256 Ext 47963 or
email elaine.jackson21@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide behavioural support and treatment
in relation to tobacco smoking.
Provide training to employees on screening and
brief interventions.
To keep
timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this
in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic
recording and data collection system.
To signpost into
other services and integrate care with other providers of health services.
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
The service will operate during office hours
with Saturday working on a rota basis.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To
work with the onsite tobacco treatment service and specialist nurse to provide behavioural
support and treatment in relation to tobacco smoking.
To
support the day to day running of the onsite tobacco treatment service to
ensure safe, well organized and evidenced based care is offered routinely to
all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service. Provide
support in a range of settings as required for the delivery of smoking
cessation service.
To
support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators
for tobacco dependency.
Provide
training to employees on screening and brief interventions and support the Team
in developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of
tobacco dependence.
Maintain a high standard of work and prioritise
own workload according to the needs of the service, individual needs including
equality, diversity and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
Take referrals, including self-referrals into the
service and work with patients to identify the most appropriate tobacco
dependency treatment pathway.
Identify and engage with individuals and groups
from target areas.
Support individuals to make informed choices about
their health and wellbeing and support them in initiating and sustaining
appropriate behavioural changes to improve their health.
Record and report activities and results.
Develop
and sustain tobacco dependency support and referrals into the service.
The
tobacco dependency service will operate seven days each week.
To keep
timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this
in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic
recording and data collection system
To signpost into
other services and integrate care with other providers of health services
To
undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant
professional guidelines and policies
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To
work with the onsite tobacco treatment service and specialist nurse to provide behavioural
support and treatment in relation to tobacco smoking.
To
support the day to day running of the onsite tobacco treatment service to
ensure safe, well organized and evidenced based care is offered routinely to
all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service. Provide
support in a range of settings as required for the delivery of smoking
cessation service.
To
support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators
for tobacco dependency.
Provide
training to employees on screening and brief interventions and support the Team
in developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of
tobacco dependence.
Maintain a high standard of work and prioritise
own workload according to the needs of the service, individual needs including
equality, diversity and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
Take referrals, including self-referrals into the
service and work with patients to identify the most appropriate tobacco
dependency treatment pathway.
Identify and engage with individuals and groups
from target areas.
Support individuals to make informed choices about
their health and wellbeing and support them in initiating and sustaining
appropriate behavioural changes to improve their health.
Record and report activities and results.
Develop
and sustain tobacco dependency support and referrals into the service.
The
tobacco dependency service will operate seven days each week.
To keep
timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this
in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic
recording and data collection system
To signpost into
other services and integrate care with other providers of health services
To
undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant
professional guidelines and policies
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of tobacco treatment.
- Knowledge of the impact tobacco dependence can have on physical health, mental health and social issues
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.
Desirable
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2
- Understanding of the drivers of ill health
Desirable
- Level 2 smoking cessation training
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital.
- Experience in providing training in brief interventions
- Experience working with people in a behaviour change context.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of tobacco treatment.
- Knowledge of the impact tobacco dependence can have on physical health, mental health and social issues
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.
Desirable
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2
- Understanding of the drivers of ill health
Desirable
- Level 2 smoking cessation training
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital.
- Experience in providing training in brief interventions
- Experience working with people in a behaviour change context.
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.
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