Stop Smoking Practitioner - Secondary Care
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Job summary
As a Tobacco Dependency Practitioner for Secondary Care, you will be an integral part of Smoking Cessation in hospitals, working alongside existing hospital-based Tobacco Dependence Teams to ensure a medical model of care for tobacco dependency is an integrated part of routine client care by all health professionals. Ultimately this programme will lead to the most significant referral route for the overall smoking cessation service within the county.
Training will be given to ensure staff / applicants are equipped to deliver effective services.
Main duties of the job
Your key responsibilities will include delivering smoking cessation and tobacco dependency support from hospital admission through to community follow-up. Youll embed cessation into routine care, providing one-to-one, group, and remote interventions in line with NICE and NCSCT guidelines. The role involves motivating clients to make informed decisions, setting sustainable goals, and managing a caseload. You'll collaborate with clinical teams and partner services, lead peer support groups, engage clients at community events, and maintain accurate records. Youll also support staff development, contribute to service improvement, attend relevant meetings and training, and promote integrated, evidence-based care. We're looking for a passionate, organised, and experienced professional who can prioritise effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving service.
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0343-25-0010abl770
Job locations
Suite 1 The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
Employer details
Employer name
ABL Health Ltd
Address
Suite 1 The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
Employer's website
https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Taseen Mannan