Job responsibilities
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Tobacco Dependency Advisor
MAIN
PURPOSE
The
Tobacco Dependency Advisor will deliver one to one stop smoking interventions within
community and hospital settings. Predominantly supporting Staffordshire residents,
the post holder will be required to work flexibly as the role may later involve
evening/weekend work.
This
post will:
Provide information to smokers to enable them
to make an informed choice to make an attempt to stop smoking and then to
support the smoker with a formal evidence based quit programme.
Develop and improve accessibility of the Staffordshires
Health Communities Service and Stop Smoking Service through the pro-active
promotion of the smoking cessation programmes and referral pathways amongst
primary and secondary care services, other key health care providers, allied
professionals, community development initiatives, local agencies and the
general public.
Provide ongoing support to a caseload of
referrals, supporting each quit attempt in line with national and company
standards.
Contribute to the planning, delivery and
development of the stop smoking service including specific project work.
The Tobacco Dependency Advisor will be responsible
for supporting Inpatients throughout Burton Hospital, to deliver in-house Stop
Smoking or Temporary Abstinence support, and providing personalised treatment
plans, provision of pharmacotherapy and a discharge plan.
This
post will also:
In conjunction with the Clinical Delivery teams
will lead, plan and deliver an appropriate and accessible cessation service
within the delivery team area.
Provide cessation support including in-depth
one to one behaviour change support, assessing clients readiness and suitability
for Stop Smoking treatments.
Conduct telephone calls, maintain accurate
patient notes and records, and complete service-specific administration tasks
as required.
Adhere to service protocols and procedures in
relation to the provision of supportive pharmacotherapy medication.
Collate accurate clinical records in line with
national PHE/NCSCT requirements and inputting data into the service web-based
database in a timely and professional manner.
Support the delivery of promotion activity
across Staffordshire in line with the service marketing strategy.
Work flexibly to provide a coordinated service
across the localities to meet the needs of the client group. This will include
work in the evening and some work on weekends where required.
Maintain up to date clinical knowledge,
undertake evidence-based practice and promote the use of new and innovative
practice.
In conjunction with delivery team lead,
conduct analysis and evaluation of designated programmes in order to improve
the quality of service.
Be responsible for identifying issues or
concerns to line manager, so that appropriate action can be taken.
Contribute to ongoing needs assessment, audit
and other governance programmes in relation to activities as part of the health
improvement agenda.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
In conjunction with the Clinical Delivery team
lead plan and deliver an appropriate and accessible cessation service within
the delivery team area.
Provide cessation support including one to one
and group support
Be responsible for identifying issues or
concerns to line manager, so that appropriate action can be taken
Contribute
to ongoing needs assessment, audit and other governance programmes in relation
to activities as part of the health improvement agenda.
To
contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of smoking cessation
training.
To take
responsibility for own professional development in accordance with the outcomes
from the annual development review, in order to meet the requirements of the
Knowledge and Skills Framework and appraisal system
In
conjunction with the delivery team lead and Specialist advisor business &
performance, marketing and remote access to support the promotion of the stop
smoking service
Responsible
for accurate uploading of own client data onto database whilst ensuring client
confidentiality.
Ensure
follow up of clients is done in line with service protocol
Keep
accurate records in accordance with trust policy and data protection
To assist
in keeping reports up to date, to allow analysis of data to contribute towards
improving service delivery and better client care
Ensuring
to use Making Every Contact Count skills to increase clients motivation and
adherence to stop smoking.
Required
to contribute to training, seminars and presentations across a range of
agencies and organisations.
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
1.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge
of public health policy, the wider determinants of health and health promotion,
relating to long term health condition.
Intermediate
computer skills.
Ability to
work independently and manage own workload; able to work effectively and able to
remain positive and constructive under pressure
Passionate
about putting patients first and delivering a high quality service.
Evidence
of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality
health outcomes
Good
presentation of self: enthusiastic, innovative and flexible. Self-motivated,
committed and conscientious.
A
commitment to continuous service improvement with expert insight into patients
needs, so that all patients receive high quality care.
Proven ability to
relate, motivate and confidently engage individuals in activities and
discussion as part of a group and in a 1-2-1 situations.
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate
with a wide range of individuals including participants, colleagues and
external partners.
Proven planning,
organisational, timekeeping and evaluation skills.
Ability to
organise, monitor and check work to ensure no element of a task is left
unfinished.
2.
KNOWLEDGE
Sound
knowledge of delivering smoking cessation interventions and advising on smoking
cessation to special populations.
Understanding
of harmful effects of smoking, smoking as an addicting behaviour, withdrawal
and relapse
Knowledge
of NICE guidance, NCSCT and PHE standards relating to the treatment of smoking
cessation
Knowledge
and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act, Safeguarding and the Data
Protection Act.
Knowledge
of maintaining records and monitoring system.
3.
EXPERIENCE
Being able to demonstrate putting service users
first and delivering a high-quality service.
Evidence of being adaptable and quick thinking.
Minimum of
1 year experience working in community, primary care and in-patient settings.
Experience
of working with adults in a 1-2-1 and group environment, to support positive
lifestyle change.
Experience
of using behaviour change models within a work context
Experience
of working in a multi-cultural setting with patients of different cultures,
genders and ages.
Experience
of working to challenging performance targets and achieving excellent outcomes.
4.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
o Education to GCSE Standard at grades A-C for a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or
equivalent) including Mathematics and English language or literature.
Desirable:
o NCSCT Smoking Cessation Certified.
o Training will be provided however health degree (or equivalent) is
advantageous.
5.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Highly
motivated self-starter with resilience, determination, and the ability to see
jobs through to completion.
Role may incorporate
evening / weekend working
Full UK
Driving licence and access to a car for work- with business purposes
insurance.
Ability to
travel across Staffordshire to areas where public transport may not be
available, if required.
Evidence
of a personal commitment to continuing professional development and to
maintaining an up-to-date professional knowledge supporting the development of
business within the company.
This post
involves working with vulnerable adults and as such the post holder will be
required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level
(DBS).
6.
SAFEGUARDING
Everyone Health Ltd is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children
who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified
concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with
the respective policies and procedures.
