We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Tobacco Dependence Advisor to join our Physical Health Corporate Team at NSFT .
In this role you will provide tobacco dependence advice supporting inpatients and staff across Norfolk & Waveney to reduce harm and quit smoking through behavioural and motivational interventions
This role will involve working directly with patients to assess and support needs relating to tobacco dependency
One to one, and group, based tobacco cessation support; which maybe face to face, remote consultation or via telephone
Support people to develop personalised quit plans including harm reduction approaches
Provide behavioural support and health education to encourage lasting change
Advise on stop smoking therapies
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and effective care
Maintain strong relationships with patients, families and carers to support recovery
This role is diverse and will offer opportunity to visit NSFT sites to deliver smoking cessation, training and support for the continued implementation of the NSFT smokefree policy
There will be an expectation to travel to NSFT sites across Norfolk & Waveney
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.
Support the assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for patients identified as smokers throughout the treatment period whilst providing behavioural and motivational support.
Work with patients on a one to one or group basis where appropriate to assess and agree a treatment and support plan to meet their individual requirements.
Report to the relevant tobacco dependency lead nurse on interventions and outcomes on a regular basis.
Ensure that the service adopts a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach in contacts with patients
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their families to educate, facilitate and promote change, also identifying and managing any risks related to patient care.
Offer therapeutic and supportive interventions to support a quit attempt whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.
Take and record patients carbon monoxide monitor readings and practice safely within infection, prevention, and control measures.
Advise patients on the use of stop smoking pharmacotherapy, including NRT and E-cigarettes.
Contribute to the long-term development of the onsite tobacco dependency treatment service
