Tobacco Treatment Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join RDaSH Healthy Hospital & Community Programme as a Community Tobacco Treatment Advisor. The Programme was developed to support the NHS Long Term Plan to treat tobacco dependency across inpatient and community settings. You will be joining a progressive service with plans to expand the Healthy Hospital & Community Programme to target a number of health inequalities, as well as tobacco dependency.
The Healthy Hospital & Community Programme is seeking a self-motivated and driven individual, with experience of working within a mental health setting, to join the team who are passionate about improving health inequalities.
Previous experience in smoking cessation is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided.
Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
The post is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, to help deliver the QUIT programme as part of the charity’s goal to save lives in Yorkshire. Visit yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk to find out more about the charity.
Provide an evidence-based specialist smoking cessation service within the designated locality, contributing to the achievement of the services stop smoking targets.
Work with the team leader to arrange own appointments, venues and times in response to client choice.
Deliver one to one support to clients based on their needs, carrying out comprehensive assessments of referred or self-referred clients, and working with the client to plan and develop a smoking cessation programme which will meet the needs of the individual.
In consultation with the client, assess for and advise upon the most suitable nicotine replacement pharmacological product.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients.
Driving to different community locations to support a caseload of community patients and staff members.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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