Lead Tobacco Dependence Specialist

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	12 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£53,751.00 i £60,651.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£53751.00 - £60651.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	26 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Orpington, BR6 8ND
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9213-26-0171

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Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical responsibilities To maintain and develop accurate, effective, and reliable service level data, providing data for South East London Tobacco Dependence Oversight Group, Kings Health Partners TDT Operational Group and NHS England. To act as an expert resource in relation to the treatment of tobacco dependence, and to be the first point of contact for all incoming queries and information requests in relation to tobacco dependence. Support the Tobacco Dependence Team to provide specialist tobacco dependence assessments, using formal and other assessment methods where appropriate. Promote national campaigns, such as Stoptober and National No Smoking Day to patients, visitors and staff. To undertake training needs assessments within and across all clinical services so that all clinical staff can provide first-line support to tobacco dependent patients on quitting. Develop and implement relevant initiatives e.g. Stop-before the Op with elective surgical specialties and Cessation of Smoking Treatment in the Emergency Department (CoSTED). In close conjunction with Estates and Clinical Teams, to develop and review protocols and guidelines around smoking People Management and Performance Line manage and develop Tobacco Dependence Specialists (band 6) across KCH sites. Deputise for the Tobacco Dependence Lead as required. Lead and manage the implementation of the NCSCT admission care bundle and BTS rapid inpatient NRT prescribing protocol across inpatient wards. The post holder will establish and maintain close liaison with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Tobacco Dependence Treatment is fully integrated into routine patient care pathways. To oversee the design and delivery of appropriate training to all levels of staff within the organisation to support the routine treatment of tobacco dependence. To be trained to deliver high quality interventions to tobacco dependent patients that smoke. Competent in delivering training to support and develop members of the Tobacco Dependence Team and associated clinical staff. To provide specialist advice and support to service providers, health care providers and management teams within the organisation. To identify, support and lead implement innovative projects and initiatives to increase awareness of tobacco dependence treatment and the support available to patients and staff, particularly smokers with long term conditions. To liaise with voluntary and community organisations to develop and improve post discharge care for tobacco dependent patients and ensure that outcome data is fed back to the team. To provide clinical supervision of Tobacco Dependence Specialists. Research and Service Development To utilise theory and evidence-based literature to support work with tobacco dependent patients. To keep up to date with e vidence-based practice relating to the treatment of tobacco dependence, implementing good practice where required. Undertake appropriate research and disseminate findings to team and departmental colleagues where appropriate. To lead on clinical audits and service evaluations with colleagues within the Tobacco Dependence Team to improve service provision. To work closely with the Trust and community communications departments to ensure that smoking cessation support services are widely publicised. Proven ability to engage with different staff groups and departmental specialties to embed routine treatment for tobacco dependent patients as part of their care pathway Personal and Professional The post holder will be responsible for their own professional development and must ensure that they maintain up to date knowledge in respect of any new guidance, policies, research and developments relating to tobacco dependence treatment and medicines, regularly reviewing the support and advice offered to patients in light of this. To liaise with colleagues locally and nationally to ensure sharing of best practice. To support and participate in Trust and local, regional and national smoking cessation forums and initiatives. Education and Training Educated to Masters level or equivalent. Evidence of continued learning and development in the area of behaviour change and supporting lifestyles for patients. Experienced NCSCT certified practitioner. Information Systems and Data Management Proven ability to manage data and prepare reports and data submissions for a variety of organisations and stakeholders. Able to analyse data relating to service performance and make recommendations for future service development, including addressing areas of poor performance. Competent in presenting data to different audiences to promote routine care of tobacco dependent patients. Able to liaise effectively with different departments to co-ordinate data extraction and to conduct data quality checks. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome. Safeguarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.