Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Guy's and St Thomas' Acute Tobacco Dependence Treatment Team. We are looking for a Tobacco Dependence Advisor who will enjoy working as part of a small team delivering tobacco dependence treatment to patients across our two hospital sites. The post holder will be involved in supporting the continuing development and delivery of our services to meet the Long Term Plan for tobacco, including assessing and delivering ward based interventions and supporting the Stop Before the Op development and delivery. This position will help us to achieve the Trust 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 including the Stop Before the Op, LTP project, MECC and Vital 5 programmes.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Provide appropriate clinical interventions to inpatients to support time-limited withdrawal management and long-term smoking cessation
- To collaborate with the TDT specialists to monitor ward compliance with the LTP project
- To support the development and implementation of the Stop Before the Op initiative in outpatients
- To contribute to the training package offered to staff in the target clinical areas in very brief advice (VBA)
- To be engaged and proactive with 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
- To assist the clinical team in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of inpatient tobacco dependence treatment, devise a treatment plan and ensuring tobacco dependence care is given throughout the inpatient stay and post-discharge follow-up
- To uphold and actively support the Trusts smoke-free status
- With support from a specialist, to manage a caseload of clients and prioritise service user needs
- Develop expertise in effective treatment programmes for people with a range of smoking related health conditions
- To utilise a range of different approaches to raise awareness of tobacco dependence services and to use all possible opportunities to generate referrals
- To promote and facilitate 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 tobacco dependence treatment service
Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the clinical team in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of inpatient tobacco dependence treatment, devise a treatment plan and ensuring tobacco dependence care is given throughout the inpatient stay and post-discharge follow-up
- To uphold and actively support the Trusts smoke-free status
- With support from a specialist, to manage a caseload of clients and prioritise service user needs
- Develop expertise in effective treatment programmes for people with a range of smoking related health conditions
- To utilise a range of different approaches to raise awareness of tobacco dependence services and to use all possible opportunities to generate referrals
- To promote and facilitate 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 tobacco dependence treatment service
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
- Understanding of strategies to improve health and wellbeing and address health inequalities.
- Adaptable to different working situations and interacting with people of all backgrounds
- Able to assess patients. Triage, referring those who present with more complex needs
- Awareness of latest guidance to support the delivery of effective tobacco dependence programmes.
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).
- Demonstrate experience of working within a clinical role and delivering 1-1 interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in an acute setting
- Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment programmes
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
- Understanding of strategies to improve health and wellbeing and address health inequalities.
- Adaptable to different working situations and interacting with people of all backgrounds
- Able to assess patients. Triage, referring those who present with more complex needs
- Awareness of latest guidance to support the delivery of effective tobacco dependence programmes.
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).
- Demonstrate experience of working within a clinical role and delivering 1-1 interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in an acute setting
- Experience of delivering tobacco dependence treatment programmes
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).
