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Tobacco Dependence Advisor | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG30 4EJ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6831902/371-MHS602 |
Summary
Mental Health Inpatient Band 4 Tobacco Dependence Advisor – Prospect Park Hospital, Reading, RG30 4EJ
A Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9-5 pm working pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity provides. Smoking is the largest avoidable cause of death and disability in the UK. Treating tobacco dependence is a priority for clinicians and the NHS. Berkshire Health Care has been a smoke free trust since 2015. In order for us to continue to improve our support to patients who smoke we require a Tobacco Dependence Advisor.
The Tobacco Dependence Advisor is an exciting role based at Prospect Park Hospital. You must have the motivation and desire to work with a complex and often vulnerable group of patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, improve the quality of care and contribute to the overarching agenda of tackling avoidable illness from Tobacco Dependence and reducing health inequalities.
• Be responsible (under supervision) for the delivery of tobacco harm reduction/ stop smoking support to patients who are in our care at Prospect Park
• Carry out Carbon Monoxide Monitoring forallpatients whoareattemptingto quit smoking or switching to vapes
• Act as the Hospital Smoke Free Advisor promoting the Trusts smoke free policy
• To support induction ofnew staffto our Smoke free Policy and Tobacco Dependence support and help increase confidence in Harm reduction/ Quit conversations.
• Work Collaboratively with our community colleagues and partner agencies to promote recovery from admission through to discharge support
• Be a positive role model for ward champions and clinical staff and ensure staff are also supported if theyrequireTobacco Dependence Advice or support
• Support in delivering training to ensure healthy smoke free conversations are an integral part of patient care.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Health Related Qualification NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care/or Foundation degree or significant experience in working in a mental health setting
• Previous experience of / or a specialist interest in reducing health inequalities and health related harm from Tobacco Dependence
• Good oral, written and verbal communication skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call Helen Phillips on 07929566278 or email: helen.phillips@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024
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