Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Tobacco Dependence Treatment Adviser

This job is now closed

Job summary

All patients admitted to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust should have their smoking status and habits documented in line with the public health agenda. The post holder will assist clinical teams in recording and updating this information for newly admitted patients and in the process provide smoking cessation support to help smokers who want to stop smoking

Main duties of the job

To establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care,
To actively assess peoples' health, safety and wellbeing whilst delivering care in relation to tobacco and offer support and advice on how to improve health and wellbeing
To assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well-being needs, promoting patient independence as appropriate, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
To develop own knowledge, with support, and practice whilst being aware of own levels of competence and at no times undertake tasks beyond own levels of competence

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6719937

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Special circumstances

Essential

Ability to work across all BHT sites
Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion

Education, qualifications and training

Desirable

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within a few weeks of starting in post

Experience

Desirable

Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.
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, abilities and knowledge

Essential

Experience of using clinical systems
Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.
Ability to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively

Desirable

Good understanding of consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
bility 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
Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes.
Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives

Person Specification

Special circumstances

Essential

Ability to work across all BHT sites
Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion

Education, qualifications and training

Desirable

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within a few weeks of starting in post

Experience

Desirable

Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public.
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, abilities and knowledge

Essential

Experience of using clinical systems
Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.
Ability to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively

Desirable

Good understanding of consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software
Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
bility 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
Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes.
Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)