Job summary
Secondment opportunity: Treating Tobacco Dependence Nurse
We are looking to recruit either a full time or x2 part time Band 6 Nurses (to work an equivalent of one full time role) to help establish the brand-new tobacco treatment service at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
This could be an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Nurse looking to gain promotion or for any experienced Nurse looking for a new challenge to help set up and embed this new service.
The role could be worked flexibly alongside other roles in the Trust (eg work part time in your current role and part time in this new role).
These post are initially fixed term up to the end of March 2025 but this could be extended subject to external funding.
Hours per week: Candidates can request between 0.4 (15) and 0.6 (22.5) WTE or full time (37.5 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
East Cheshire Trust (ECT) in partnership with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS FT are establishing a new Tobacco Treatment Service to support patients who smoke. This role requires the post holder to work with patients and departments across Macclesfield District General Hospital to support patients to quit smoking.
Under this new service, all patients admitted to hospital will have their smoking status recorded, those who smoke and want support to quit will be referred to the Tobacco Treatment Service who will provide access to nicotine replacement therapy and agree a personalised plan to support them to quit smoking tobacco whilst in hospital and once discharged (usually by onward referral to a community based Stop Smoking service).
The post holder will respond to referrals, undertake holistic assessment and coordinate the delivery of the Nicotine Replacement Therapy, this includes supporting patient/carers, communication and working closely with acute wards. The post holder will be fundamental to ensure consistent delivery of the service and maintain communication and a joined up clinical approach across community and secondary care. As the service develops, the referral sources will be broadened.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or relevant experience
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Post registration qualification/ evidence
Desirable
- Experience in Health Promotion
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others
- Excellent standard of report writing and action planning
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to manage and promote change
- High level analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Research and audit skills
- Leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Production of policies, guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or 6
- Evidence of participating in organisational change and service improvement
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working towards Care Quality Commission and National Health Service Litigation Authority standards
- Evidence of leadership and management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
- Understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-professional groups
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or relevant experience
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Post registration qualification/ evidence
Desirable
- Experience in Health Promotion
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others
- Excellent standard of report writing and action planning
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to manage and promote change
- High level analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Research and audit skills
- Leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Production of policies, guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or 6
- Evidence of participating in organisational change and service improvement
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working towards Care Quality Commission and National Health Service Litigation Authority standards
- Evidence of leadership and management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
- Understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-professional groups
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
