Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join RDaSH Healthy Hospital & Community Programme as a Tobacco Treatment Advisor. The Programme was developed to support the NHS Long Term Plan to treat tobacco dependency across inpatient and community settings.
The Healthy Hospital & Community Programme is seeking a self-motivated and driven individual, with experience of working within a mental health setting, to join the team who are passionate about improving health inequalities.
The post is full time, covering sites in Rotherham and Doncaster. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing individual and group support to RDaSH service users and staff who wish to stop smoking. Specialist training will be delivered via NCSCT.
Previous experience in smoking cessation is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided.
Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
The post is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, to help deliver the QUIT programme as part of the charity's goal to save lives in Yorkshire. Visit yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk to find out more about the charity.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must be able to:
Provide an evidence-based specialist smoking cessation service within the designated locality, contributing to the achievement of the services stop smoking targets.
Work with the team leader to arrange own appointments, venues and times in response to client choice.
Deliver one to one support to clients based on their needs, carrying out comprehensive assessments of referred or self-referred clients, and working with the client to plan and develop a smoking cessation programme which will meet the needs of the individual.
In consultation with the client, assess for and advise upon the most suitable nicotine replacement pharmacological product.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C 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
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
- Experience of working with people with severe mental health conditions and / or learning disabilities
- Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals
- Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
- Good organisational skills
- 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
- Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes
- De-escalation skills and awareness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Willingness to work across inpatient and community settings as required.
Other Factors
Essential
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion
- Current non-smoker - due to nature of post
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires including evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C 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
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
- Experience of working with people with severe mental health conditions and / or learning disabilities
- Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals
- Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
- Good organisational skills
- 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
- Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes
- De-escalation skills and awareness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Willingness to work across inpatient and community settings as required.
Other Factors
Essential
- Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion
- Current non-smoker - due to nature of post
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours when team / service requires including evenings and weekends
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).
Additional information
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).
