Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Tobacco Dependency Advisor

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our established team.

The post holder will work with the Lead Antenatal Clinic Midwife and other team members in providing individualised stop smoking support to women, pregnant people, and families in a flexible and innovative way. This post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to stop smoking. It focuses on engaging with people in communities and offering them practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals.

Main duties of the job

Act as the Smoke Free Pregnancy champion for maternity and provide intermediate stop smoking support throughout pregnancy, using the support of interventions such as CO monitoring and Nicotine Replacement therapy.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,994 to £34,934 a year Per annum, including HCLA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-49

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

To plan and deliver stop smoking advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This may involve individual, telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues

Identify and approach women who are eligible for tobacco dependence conversations and treatment in a variety of different settings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

To plan and deliver stop smoking advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This may involve individual, telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues

Identify and approach women who are eligible for tobacco dependence conversations and treatment in a variety of different settings.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent health related studies Or substantial successful experience delivering stop smoking interventions/support

Desirable

  • Smoking cessation Advisor intermediate level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one to one basis or as part of a group setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of providing smoking cessation support
  • Experience of working with pregnant women
  • Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion interventions
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent health related studies Or substantial successful experience delivering stop smoking interventions/support

Desirable

  • Smoking cessation Advisor intermediate level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one to one basis or as part of a group setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of providing smoking cessation support
  • Experience of working with pregnant women
  • Experience of developing and delivering successful 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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant MW for Public Health & Safeguarding

Sarah Green

sarah.green9@nhs.net

07771334490

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,994 to £34,934 a year Per annum, including HCLA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-49

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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