Tobacco Dependency Advisor - Band 4
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV6 6NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9444-25-0303 |
Summary
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements. Person Specification Demonstrable ability to meet the Trusts Values Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A C English and Maths or equivalent. Smoking Cessation Training or willing to undertake within the 3 months of stating in post. Preferable NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare. Experience of assessing patient needs and responding with relevant care plans Experience of supporting smoke free pathways Experience working as part of a team Experience of using computer systems and electronic records. Experience in working with patients in the delivery of the health promotion agenda. Ideally, experience of supporting patients who wish to give up smoking. 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 Competent IT skills experience with WORD and EXCEL Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Ability to communicate in situations where patients may be difficult or dismissive Enthusiastic Proactive Flexible Professional leadership qualities Flexibility to meet service needs Commitment to embed coproduction, lived experience and trauma informed approaches Able to take initiative when working alone Compassionate and caring nature Able to adapt to changing circumstances Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm