Job summary
The purpose of this role is to contribute to tackling inequalities in health by providing tobacco treatment and harm reduction advice and promoting and supporting inpatients with varying degrees of mental illness to stop smoking or remain Smokefree whilst in hospital
They will be required to work flexibly, working across inpatient hospital sites and with the community Smokefree team alongside developing direct working relationships with community stop smoking services
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide tobacco treatment advice and harm reduction support to individuals and groups of people who require assistance to reduce their harm from tobacco or for temporary abstinence whilst in hospital.
Use existing systems in place for identifying patients who smoke and ensure that they receive timely interventions to support them to be smokefree or to commence a harm reduction programme.
Provide advice and support to ward staff to assist in the implementation of the Smokefree policy within inpatient mental health units, reinforcing the training provided to inpatient teams.
Refer patients who want to stop smoking or commence a harm reduction pathway to community specialist stop smoking services upon discharge.
To liaise with the community Smokefree team for patients who have planned hospital admissions.
Identify and support ward smoke free champions to promote the smoke free message through their day to day work.
Organise and facilitate promotional events on an occasional basis
Raise the profile of smoking cessation across Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust inpatient mental health units.
Ensure that Smokefree documentation is kept up to date.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide tobacco treatment advice and harm reduction support to individuals and groups of people who require assistance to reduce their harm from tobacco or for temporary abstinence whilst in hospital.
Use existing systems in place for identifying patients who smoke and ensure that they receive timely interventions to support them to be smokefree or to commence a harm reduction programme.
Provide advice and support to ward staff to assist in the implementation of the Smokefree policy within inpatient mental health units, reinforcing the training provided to inpatient teams.
Refer patients who want to stop smoking or commence a harm reduction pathway to community specialist stop smoking services upon discharge.
To liaise with the community Smokefree team for patients who have planned hospital admissions.
Identify and support ward smoke free champions to promote the smoke free message through their day to day work.
Organise and facilitate promotional events on an occasional basis
Raise the profile of smoking cessation across Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust inpatient mental health units.
Ensure that Smokefree documentation is kept up to date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide tobacco treatment advice and harm reduction support to individuals and groups of people who require assistance to reduce their harm from tobacco or for temporary abstinence whilst in hospital.
Use existing systems in place for identifying patients who smoke and ensure that they receive timely interventions to support them to be smokefree or to commence a harm reduction programme.
Provide advice and support to ward staff to assist in the implementation of the Smokefree policy within inpatient mental health units, reinforcing the training provided to inpatient teams.
Refer patients who want to stop smoking or commence a harm reduction pathway to community specialist stop smoking services upon discharge.
To liaise with the community Smokefree team for patients who have planned hospital admissions.
Identify and support ward smoke free champions to promote the smoke free message through their day to day work.
Organise and facilitate promotional events on an occasional basis
Raise the profile of smoking cessation across Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust inpatient mental health units.
Ensure that Smokefree documentation is kept up to date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NCSCT certified stop smoking advisor
- NCSCT Very brief advice (VBA) on smoking
- NCSCT Very brief advice - second-hand smoke
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Stop smoking medication
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Smoking for pregnant women
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Vaping
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering healthcare, or specialist health advice to patients and the public.
- Able to use own initiative within agreed protocols.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering smoking cessation interventions including tobacco treatment support and harm reduction programmes to staff and patients.
- Experience of working in NHS secondary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- Understanding of the key determinants of health and means of influencing these to reduce health inequalities.
- Understanding of factors contributing to health inequalities.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge relating to tobacco control and tobacco dependency treatment.
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based training
- Knowledge of patient engagement techniques for service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate own workload.
- Basic Keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering smoking cessation interventions.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- A combination of sitting, walking and standing with a requirement for some physical effort, transporting training materials and set up of clinics and groups.
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).
Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e. Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to different mental health units. For this reason, will require the use of own transport (i.e a car)
- On occasion you may be required to cover other areas within the Smokefree team remit to support the demands of the service.
- Requirement to complete Mandatory Training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NCSCT certified stop smoking advisor
- NCSCT Very brief advice (VBA) on smoking
- NCSCT Very brief advice - second-hand smoke
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Stop smoking medication
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Smoking for pregnant women
- NCSCT Very brief advice - Vaping
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering healthcare, or specialist health advice to patients and the public.
- Able to use own initiative within agreed protocols.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering smoking cessation interventions including tobacco treatment support and harm reduction programmes to staff and patients.
- Experience of working in NHS secondary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- Understanding of the key determinants of health and means of influencing these to reduce health inequalities.
- Understanding of factors contributing to health inequalities.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge relating to tobacco control and tobacco dependency treatment.
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based training
- Knowledge of patient engagement techniques for service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate own workload.
- Basic Keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering smoking cessation interventions.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- A combination of sitting, walking and standing with a requirement for some physical effort, transporting training materials and set up of clinics and groups.
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).
Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e. Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to different mental health units. For this reason, will require the use of own transport (i.e a car)
- On occasion you may be required to cover other areas within the Smokefree team remit to support the demands of the service.
- Requirement to complete Mandatory 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.
