We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Tobacco Dependence Specialist Advisor to join our Physical Health Corporate Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to people’s physical health, wellbeing and recovery.
You will deliver evidence‑based tobacco dependence service to inpatient service users and staff across Norfolk & Waveney, using a flexible approach that includes face‑to‑face working, clinics and telephone support. You will work closely and collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams to provide behavioural support, facilitate access to pharmacotherapy and e‑cigarettes, and promote adherence to the Trust Smokefree Policy and ensure the wellbeing of our patients.
You will also contribute to staff training, service development, data collection and quality improvement, supporting continuity of care across inpatient settings.
The primary focus of the role is to provide a comprehensive tobacco dependence treatment service to patients and service users. Providing confidential one to one advice for staff who smoke, is also expected. The post-holder will also assist with staff training to ensure a consistent approach and adherence with tobacco dependence treatment plans and compliance with the Smokefree policy. The post-holder will be expected to work remotely providing telephone/digital support as well as face to face dependant on client’s preferences and national guidance.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
