James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Smoking Cessation Advisor

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nurse led Specialist Respiratory team at the James Paget University Hospital for 2 xBand 3 (37.5 hours per week)Stop Smoking Advisor'sto be part of the multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with tobacco dependence.

This is to support the implementation of the NHS long term plan for treating tobacco dependency within the acute trust.

Main duties of the job

The Stop Smoking Cessation Advisor will be responsible for providing support to adult patients who are admitted to James Paget University hospital to help them stop smoking.

The role requires to undertake individual patient assessments and provide evidence-based advice and support to patients within recommended protocol and guidelines. An onward referral to the appropriate community smoking cessation service for follow up will be required.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7199587

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade D or equivalent level of qualification in English and Mathematics
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
Evidence of recent learning or development in health

Desirable

Excellent communication and IT skills

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Experience of providing direct patient care
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups

Desirable

Ability to work as a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups
Ability to work under pressure in often stressful/emotional circumstances

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous NHS Experience in a clinical environment

Desirable

Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the role

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade D or equivalent level of qualification in English and Mathematics
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
Evidence of recent learning or development in health

Desirable

Excellent communication and IT skills

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Experience of providing direct patient care
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups

Desirable

Ability to work as a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups
Ability to work under pressure in often stressful/emotional circumstances

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous NHS Experience in a clinical environment

Desirable

Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the role

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)