Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to support a new project to enhance the delivery of the NHS long-term plan for tobacco dependency and delivering smoking cessation support to a group of service users during their admission in the hospital. You will work in a small team within the inpatient and community setting to support service users in setting a quit date and provide ongoing support.
The tobacco dependency team are excited to offer a position to applicants who are passionate about promoting public health and supporting our patients to stop smoking. This service opportunity enables us to continue to assist patients beyond their discharge from the hospital, maintaining support throughout their quit smoking journey.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about providing continuity of care, tailoring personalised support to a variety of needs and have experience in establishing excellent therapeutic relationships. We are aiming to reduce our current smoking rates in Southampton and at the point of admission to the hospital. The service is led by a clinical lead and delivered in both the trust and in the community. We work closely with other teams to offer individualised support for each patient.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a new team, we currently care for about 120 patients a month however as the service continues to develop these patient numbers will grow. Within the city we have a complex and vulnerable population with high areas of social deprivation, the support needs to be tailored to adapt to these needs.
As our Tobacco dependency advisor, you will:
Work with the Tobacco Dependency team to identify service users at the point of referral to provide information about smoking during their admission to the trust and how to quit with support.Accurately record discussions using an electronic proformaWork with MD teams to identify inpatients who currently smoke and provide them with advice and guidance on how to quit smokingComplete referrals to other agenciesProvide smoking cessation support to undertake regular support upon dischargeBe competent with Excel and using spreadsheets to record the data requiredNeed to stay up to date with any training needsOffer behavioural change support and medication to aid the patient in commencing their smoking journeyAssist with data collection and auditsAssist with staff trainingWhat we are looking for:
You will need to be passionate about improving public health outcomes for service users who smokeDeliver individualised advice and support both in person and over the telephone.You need to be dynamic and be able to liaise with various teamsHave great communication skills and be able to prioritise your workloadThe role can be flexible across the working week.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationAptitudes and skills requiredEssentialAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the roleAbility to prioritise own workloadAccuracy and attention to detailAdditional skills e.g. ability to successfully undertake the required training to achieve competencyBasic IT skillsQualifications / training requiredEssentialEducated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and MathsEvidence of recent learning or development in health care.NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience is essentialPrevious or relevant experience necessaryEssentialPrevious experience in a clinical environmentDesirableExperience of providing direct patient careExperience of working within a team
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a new team, we currently care for about 120 patients a month however as the service continues to develop these patient numbers will grow. Within the city we have a complex and vulnerable population with high areas of social deprivation, the support needs to be tailored to adapt to these needs.
As our Tobacco dependency advisor, you will:
Work with the Tobacco Dependency team to identify service users at the point of referral to provide information about smoking during their admission to the trust and how to quit with support.Accurately record discussions using an electronic proformaWork with MD teams to identify inpatients who currently smoke and provide them with advice and guidance on how to quit smokingComplete referrals to other agenciesProvide smoking cessation support to undertake regular support upon dischargeBe competent with Excel and using spreadsheets to record the data requiredNeed to stay up to date with any training needsOffer behavioural change support and medication to aid the patient in commencing their smoking journeyAssist with data collection and auditsAssist with staff trainingWhat we are looking for:
You will need to be passionate about improving public health outcomes for service users who smokeDeliver individualised advice and support both in person and over the telephone.You need to be dynamic and be able to liaise with various teamsHave great communication skills and be able to prioritise your workloadThe role can be flexible across the working week.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationAptitudes and skills requiredEssentialAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the roleAbility to prioritise own workloadAccuracy and attention to detailAdditional skills e.g. ability to successfully undertake the required training to achieve competencyBasic IT skillsQualifications / training requiredEssentialEducated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and MathsEvidence of recent learning or development in health care.NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience is essentialPrevious or relevant experience necessaryEssentialPrevious experience in a clinical environmentDesirableExperience of providing direct patient careExperience of working within a team
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
- Evidence of recent learning or development in health care
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience is essential
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience of providing direct patient care
- Experience of working within a team
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
- Evidence of recent learning or development in health care
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience is essential
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience of providing direct patient care
- Experience of working within a team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
