Job summary
Permanent | Part time 22.5 hour per week | 08:30 shift start time | Proposed interview date Wednesday 17th December 2025
Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities and empowering people to make positive lifestyle changes?
Join our dedicated team as a Tobacco Treatment & MECC Advisor and help improve the health and wellbeing of patients aged 12+ and their families.
As a key member of our small, dynamic team, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and families on their journey to better health. You'll deliver tobacco treatment interventions and Make Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations, helping individuals make meaningful behaviour changes that matter to them.
About You
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Healthy Hospital Programme, your responsibilities will include
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Provide tobacco treatment support to patients and families on the ward
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Deliver MECC interventions to promote healthier choices
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Encourage and support staff to routinely screen for smoking status
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Act as a positive role model, championing the importance of tobacco treatment
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Assist with administrative duties to support the smooth running of the service
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3229 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web addresshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3229 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web addresshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent)
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post
Desirable
- Specific training in health promotion interventions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires including weekends
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent)
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post
Desirable
- Specific training in health promotion interventions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires including weekends
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
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).
