The closing date is 26th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
This newly created position is an exciting addition to our Tobacco Addiction team and wider population & health equity work. This role is pivotal in taking our mental health inpatient tobacco addiction support services to a new level, by adopting a more holistic person-centred physical health approach.
The role sits alongside our tobacco addiction support services already provided across the Trust, so you'll have a team of peers to connect with. You will, however, be skilled at working alone.
The fixed term contract role is for an initial 1-year period. With the right outcomes and impact, we'd hope to extend that timeframe.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
We're looking for an exceptional colleague who can deliver tobacco addiction support services, alongside more holistic physical health interventions, to our mental health inpatient population.
This is a new role within the Trust, for an initial period of one year, so we're looking for somebody to hit the ground running, who can, for example:
- Develop strong and trusted relationship with service users and colleagues alike.
- Deliver meaningful person-centred tobacco addiction and physical health support interventions.
- Continue to develop the service in a way that allows individuals to engage in the support on offer, that allows them to improve their physical health, quit smoking, and sustain mental health recovery.
This role is the ideal next step for an experienced Stop Smoking Practitioner looking to grow and develop their portfolio of skills. You will have autonomy to make the role your own, within an agreed scope and with support, and be able to demonstrate your impact. We're looking for a positive, energised and engaging colleague who can pick up and run with our aspiration for a healthier population.
Knowledge of the NHS structure and tobacco addiction support services is a must. Ideally you will have experience of working with people who, traditionally, may not proactively access healthcare solutions of this nature.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Relevant health or social care qualification (e.g. Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care or equivalent).
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Experience
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Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders
Experience of delivering 1:1 and group assessments to a range of targeted groups and individuals within mental health inpatient environments.
Experience of accurate case recording using electronic systems.
Knowledge of mental health conditions and their impact on physical health and tobacco use.
Experience supporting pharmacotherapy interventions such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Understanding of health inequalities and barriers to participation.
Ability to deal with highly confidential information.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Competent listening and observation skills - ability to actively listen and respond to needs of service users.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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For help with your application, contact:
Jon Pritchard
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 4
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Salary
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£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
1 Year(s)
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
348-COR-11689
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Job locations
Elmleigh
61a New Lane
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 2JJ
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Attachments
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Job Description
Tobacco Addiction Practitioner SEHants JDPS - June 2026.docx – 146KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Tobacco Addiction Practitioner SEHants JDPS - June 2026.docx.pdf – 217KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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