Tobacco Dependence Advisor

Job summary

Would you like to contribute to the target to reduce smoking prevalence in the Sunderland and South Tyneside areas to 5% or less by joining our team as a Tobacco Dependence Advisor ? The role of the Tobacco Dependence Advisor is to support inpatients while they are in hospital to either remain smokefree or quit smoking by providing advice and guidance around tobacco dependency and awareness of the support available both in hospital and in the community to support quitting smoking.

We are recruiting to 3.25wte roles, with part time applicants being welcomed as well as those wishing to work full time (37.5 hours per week). The role would require you to cover both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital inpatient areas, and you would be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. There is a shuttle bus which runs between both sites.

We are looking for candidates who have a level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent, experienced in using computerised systems including excel, knowledge around tobacco dependence treatment, good communication skills, an ability to work under pressure and able to work well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with difficult patients
• You must have the ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills and an empathetic manner
• You must have motivational skills and be able to inspire others
• • You must have the ability to work flexibly and to manager workload effectively
  • You must have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • You must have experience of delivering training to groups
  • You must have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a health promotion/ health setting and knowledge and understanding of drivers of ill health
  • Full training will be provided on screening, brief interventions, tobacco dependence as well as the systems you will be required to use but some knowledge around tobacco dependence is required
  • You must be able to recognise when to escalate concerns to senior staff
  • A level 2 smoking cessation training qualification would be desirable as well as experience of working with people in a behaviour change context
  • The service operates within office hours of 8:00am to 16:00pm with Saturday work on a rota basis
  • Part time hours would be acceptable but would need to provide service cover across the working week, including Saturday cover within the team.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Base site Sunderland Royal Hospital, however, required towork across sites

Person specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable

• Level 2 smoking cessation training.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of tobacco treatment.
• Knowledge of the impact tobacco dependence can have on physical health, mental health and social issues .
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
• Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users.
• Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
• Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the drivers of ill health

Desirable

• Experience of working within an acute hospital.
• Experience in providing training in brief interventions.
• Experience working with people in a behaviour change context.