Tobacco Dependency Advisor - Truro
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Respiratory Department to be part of a new team of nurses and advisors treating patients with tobacco addiction. We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and pro active individual to work within our team of Tobacco Dependency Advisors.
Main duties of the job
In line with the ambitions of the NHS Long term plan, we have launched a new Quit for Life team at RCHT. This role will support patients to be smoke free during an admission by assessing and treating nicotine dependence. For those patients who want to stop smoking, you will work with them to plan their quit attempt and arrange ongoing support on discharge.
This is an important and impactful part of care for our patients who smoke realising both short and long term health benefits.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to a GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care (or equivalent) or relevant experience
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.
- Specific training in health promotion interventions.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice/interventions to patients or members of the public.
- Experience of providing support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
- Experience of supporting people with behavioural change
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to build and sustain positive therapeutic relationships
- Ability to maintain robust patient records and service metrics
- Ability to mentor and train colleagues on a one to one or group basis
- Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation interventions
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority
Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.