York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tobacco Dependency Advisor

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Job summary

We are delighted to present an exciting development opportunity for someone who would like to move into care delivery, or for those who already have a caring role and may like to expand their skills. As part of our pledge for a Smoke Free Trust, York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is supporting those people who smoke and attend hospital, with an offer of Tobacco Dependency Treatment. The Trust is looking to recruit 3 colleagues to deliver tobacco dependency treatment across our Trust sites.

We are looking to appoint people who are enthusiastic about helping people to improve their heath, can learn quickly and are looking for a new challenge, or perhaps for the next step in their career. The positions are open to non-smokers and ex-smokers. In this role you will be required to work across the whole of the hospital and so not based on any particular ward or department although it is expected that your service will be delivered on ward settings and within maternity unit.

Full training will be given, so no prior experience of delivering tobacco dependence is required, rather we are looking for the right people to fit the role. We are looking to appoint people who are particularly passionate about helping people to improve their heath and wellbeing.

We would like to have this role based at Scarborough and working from Bridlington too, supporting the East Coast patients as a priority.

**Please note - interviews will be held remotely on 10th November 2023**

Main duties of the job

You will deliver factual information with patients using reassurance, tact, empathy. The post holder will have to overcome barriers to understanding, for example where a patient / client has a physical impairment, a mental health condition or a learning disability
To provide one to one or small group brief interventions to support people with Tobacco Dependency & Nicotine Replacement Therapies.
You will need to foster good working relationships with tobacco community dependency service team and staff within other teams and partner agencies to strengthen service delivery
It is important that you communicate effectively with patients including by telephone, including agreement of most appropriate tobacco dependency support programme to meet their requirements
In addition, you will communicate effectively with a range of staff across disciplines, grades and sometimes from other organisations
It is sometimes necessary to communicate potentially sensitive information to service users and other health professionals
You will of course need to communicate effectively using written and oral skills and produce accurate written records of activities and work undertaken
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
A very important aspect of this role is to establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleague

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-5684255-TDA-CNT

Job locations

Scarborough & Bridlington Hospitals

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grades C or above in English and Maths
NVQ level 3 in Health Care (or equivalent)
Willing to undertake training in Smoking Cessation Level 2 or to successfully complete this within a 2 months of starting in role

Desirable

Health Promotion training
Level 2 Smoking Cessation Training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS (in a community or acute setting)
Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to members of the public

Desirable

Experience of providing help, support and or counselling to individuals or groups Computer literate
A knowledge and understanding of drivers of ill health
Knowledge of tobacco treatment
Self-awareness around limitations of skills and competencies and ability to work within them

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of Smoking Cessation initiatives
Ability to work and communicate in group settings
Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation
Understanding the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Well rounded communication skills

Desirable

Have a full UK driving licence and be a car driver

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grades C or above in English and Maths
NVQ level 3 in Health Care (or equivalent)
Willing to undertake training in Smoking Cessation Level 2 or to successfully complete this within a 2 months of starting in role

Desirable

Health Promotion training
Level 2 Smoking Cessation Training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS (in a community or acute setting)
Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to members of the public

Desirable

Experience of providing help, support and or counselling to individuals or groups Computer literate
A knowledge and understanding of drivers of ill health
Knowledge of tobacco treatment
Self-awareness around limitations of skills and competencies and ability to work within them

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of Smoking Cessation initiatives
Ability to work and communicate in group settings
Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation
Understanding the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Well rounded communication skills

Desirable

Have a full UK driving licence and be a car driver

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough & Bridlington Hospitals

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough & Bridlington Hospitals

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)