Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3627 - Tobacco Treatment Advisor

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

2 posts:- Full time fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

As a Tobacco dependency advisor, you will be responsible for supporting patients who have been identified as smokers, to not smoke whilst they are in hospital, by advising on what treatment is appropriate for them, and referring them to the community stop smoking service after discharge. You will also support staff who want to stop smoking.

As a tobacco dependency advisor, you will also engage with clinical staff to inform them on the stop smoking service, what support is available for patients and the promotion of the smokefree hospital site

Main duties of the job

Deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications and e-cigarettes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust, working closely with the Community Stop Smoking Service.

Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs.

Provide information to people about stopping smoking, minimizing harm from tobacco and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3627E-11-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.

Desirable

Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives.
Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.

Desirable

Experience of using clinical systems.
Understanding of audit and evaluation.
Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent).
Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.

Desirable

Specific training in health promotion interventions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.

Desirable

Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives.
Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.

Desirable

Experience of using clinical systems.
Understanding of audit and evaluation.
Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent).
Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post.

Desirable

Specific training in health promotion interventions.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)