Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Guy's and St Thomas' and Kings College Hospital Acute Tobacco Dependence Treatment Teams. We are looking for three Tobacco Dependence Advisors who will enjoy working as part of small teams delivering tobacco dependence treatment to patients in the Emergency Departments of St Thomas' Hospital and Kings College Hospital. Two (1.6wte) will be based at St Thomas' Hospital and one (1.0wte) at Kings College Hospital.
The post holders will be involved in introducing the COSTED scheme in our emergency departments. The main aim of this scheme is to recruit smokers attending the ED to begin a smokefree journey post-discharge.
The main elements of this will include:
- Brief advice on smoking cessation
- Provision of a vape starter kit plus advice on its use
- Follow up at 1, 3, 6 months
- Referral to local stop smoking services
This position will help us to achieve the Trusts commitment to drive a culture change towards prevention and to bring the promotion of optimised physical health and wellbeing into the mainstream.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support the delivery of the tobacco dependence treatment initiatives of the Trust aimed at promoting and improving the health of patients. The COSTED initiative will complement the current projects at the Trust, including the LTP project, MECC and Vital 5 programmes.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
You will engage with patients attending ED, identifying current smokers and applying behavioural change techniques to motivate them to take up the COSTED intervention
You will manage a caseload of participants for the COSTED intervention independently
You will develop stop smoking resources and materials including written patient information as required and use existing appropriate resources to inform participants according to individually assessed needs
You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained
Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) and to make referrals as appropriate
To contribute to the training package offered to staff in very brief advice (VBA).
To be aware of and contribute towards the delivery of the targets of the projects.
To be engaged and supportive of the further development and roll out of the tobacco dependence treatment programmes developed by the Trust throughout the hospital.
About us
We are a small friendly team which has become well-established with a wealth of experience in tobacco dependence, led by the Trust's Values:
Caring - we put patients firstWe provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.
Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellenceWe innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.
Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaborativelyWe respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To uphold and actively support the Trusts smoke-free status
Be aware of, and contribute to, project targets.
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Where appropriate to refer into specialist-led clinic-based support
Shadowing TDT specialists, develop expertise in effective treatment programmes for people with a range of smoking related health conditions, to enable managing a small caseload
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To utilise a range of different approaches to raise awareness of tobacco dependence services and to use all possible opportunities to generate referrals for patients.
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To support the development of seamless care pathways and referral systems between professionals in acute settings, midwifery, community health services and primary care.
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To support the integration of the tobacco dependence service into broader health development initiatives.
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To contribute to the ongoing development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the COSTED intervention.
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To be responsible for managing and monitoring ordering of vapes and liquids, ensuring correct data entry and clear communication.
Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To uphold and actively support the Trusts smoke-free status
Be aware of, and contribute to, project targets.
-
Where appropriate to refer into specialist-led clinic-based support
Shadowing TDT specialists, develop expertise in effective treatment programmes for people with a range of smoking related health conditions, to enable managing a small caseload
-
To utilise a range of different approaches to raise awareness of tobacco dependence services and to use all possible opportunities to generate referrals for patients.
-
To support the development of seamless care pathways and referral systems between professionals in acute settings, midwifery, community health services and primary care.
-
To support the integration of the tobacco dependence service into broader health development initiatives.
-
To contribute to the ongoing development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the COSTED intervention.
-
To be responsible for managing and monitoring ordering of vapes and liquids, ensuring correct data entry and clear communication.
Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Stop Smoking Practitioner Training (accredited by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training) Level2 training
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise work
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Computer literate, including Microsoft applications, and ability to use databases
- Adaptable to different working situations and interacting with people of all backgrounds
- Awareness of evidence on vaping and the Swap to Stop scheme
- Outgoing personality able to approach members of staff and public in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
Desirable
- Skills in using acute systems eg) EPIC, EPR, Medchart
Previous Experience
Essential
- Patient-facing work experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, health promotion).
- Experience of outreach on health related issues
- Experience of outreach on health related issues
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in an acute setting
- Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment programmes
- Experience of working in an emergency department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Stop Smoking Practitioner Training (accredited by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training) Level2 training
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise work
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Computer literate, including Microsoft applications, and ability to use databases
- Adaptable to different working situations and interacting with people of all backgrounds
- Awareness of evidence on vaping and the Swap to Stop scheme
- Outgoing personality able to approach members of staff and public in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
Desirable
- Skills in using acute systems eg) EPIC, EPR, Medchart
Previous Experience
Essential
- Patient-facing work experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, health promotion).
- Experience of outreach on health related issues
- Experience of outreach on health related issues
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in an acute setting
- Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment programmes
- Experience of working in an emergency department
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).
