Job summary
Tobacco Dependency Lead, fixed term for 12 months - Maternity cover
You will be accountable to the Stop Free Operational Lead and have line managerial responsibility for the Tobacco Dependency Advisors.
You will work as part of the tobacco dependency team at West Cumberland Hospital and Cumberland infirmary in a clinical and strategic role to develop and provide stop smoking treatment, counselling and support to NHS patients and clients in a variety of settings. You will be required to support the day to day running of the onsite tobacco treatment service to ensure safe, well organized and evidenced based care is offered routinely to all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service. You will provide support in a range of settings as required for the delivery of smoking cessation service. Additionally, you will support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators for tobacco dependency.
The role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual who has a willingness to provide a great service to our patients within a hospital and community environment.
We are committed to supporting our staff with their professional development, and the Trust advocates its values of kindness, respect, ambition and collaboration.
Main duties of the job
Duties include :
- Support the delivery of the trust-wide tobacco dependency treatment implementation plan
- Provide high quality stop smoking behavioural support and pharmacological advice in accordance with the NSCST (National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training) guidelines to those wishing to stop smoking
- Provide tobacco dependency treatment and support across the acute hospital to support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators for tobacco dependency.
- Maintain a high standard of work and prioritise own workload according to the needs of the service
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaths and English GSCE
- oRelevant degree
Desirable
- oQualification in Public Health
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge, clinical skills and experience in public health work
- oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
- oExperience of planning and implementing programmes
- oExperience in evaluating training programmes
- oExperience working with people in a behaviour change context.
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a healthcare/health setting.
- oTeaching/ Training experience
- oExperience in leading audits and/or research
- oKnowledge of tobacco dependency provision within the wider community
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of tobacco treatment
- oUnderstanding of the drivers of ill health
- oKnowledge and understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan for tobacco dependency
Desirable
- oTrained in motivational training
- oNCSCT practitioner training
Skills
Essential
- oWord processing skills including email, Microsoft office and excel.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
- oLeadership within a team
- oGood interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with sensitive issues.
- oAble to deliver factual information using reassurance, tact and empathy.
- oRisk management skill
- oEvidence of previous team working.
- oAn understanding of confidentiality and the ability to adhere to and implement Information Governance guidelines.
Desirable
- oAbility to use carbon monoxide monitors
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oHealth and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).
Behaviours
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust's core values
Personal qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated.
- oBe supportive and encouraging to people, offering advice and motivation in a non-judgemental manner
- oAbility to prioritise workload for themselves and their team
- oAbility to work under pressure.
- oGood organisational skills.
- oAble to work independently and as part of a team.
- oSelf-awareness of limitations of skills and ability to work within them
- oCar driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaths and English GSCE
- oRelevant degree
Desirable
- oQualification in Public Health
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge, clinical skills and experience in public health work
- oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
- oExperience of planning and implementing programmes
- oExperience in evaluating training programmes
- oExperience working with people in a behaviour change context.
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a healthcare/health setting.
- oTeaching/ Training experience
- oExperience in leading audits and/or research
- oKnowledge of tobacco dependency provision within the wider community
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of tobacco treatment
- oUnderstanding of the drivers of ill health
- oKnowledge and understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan for tobacco dependency
Desirable
- oTrained in motivational training
- oNCSCT practitioner training
Skills
Essential
- oWord processing skills including email, Microsoft office and excel.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
- oLeadership within a team
- oGood interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with sensitive issues.
- oAble to deliver factual information using reassurance, tact and empathy.
- oRisk management skill
- oEvidence of previous team working.
- oAn understanding of confidentiality and the ability to adhere to and implement Information Governance guidelines.
Desirable
- oAbility to use carbon monoxide monitors
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oHealth and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).
Behaviours
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust's core values
Personal qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated.
- oBe supportive and encouraging to people, offering advice and motivation in a non-judgemental manner
- oAbility to prioritise workload for themselves and their team
- oAbility to work under pressure.
- oGood organisational skills.
- oAble to work independently and as part of a team.
- oSelf-awareness of limitations of skills and ability to work within them
- oCar driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites as necessary
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary or West Cumberland Hospital
Carlisle or Whitehaven
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
