NHS
Tobacco Dependency Advisor
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Job Description
- Req#: C9289-SC-49?language=en&page=304&sort=publicationDateDesc
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent health related studies Or substantial successful experience delivering stop smoking interventions/support
- Smoking cessation Advisor intermediate level qualification
- Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one to one basis or as part of a group setting.
- Experience of providing smoking cessation support
- Experience of working with pregnant women
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion interventions
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent health related studies Or substantial successful experience delivering stop smoking interventions/support
- Smoking cessation Advisor intermediate level qualification
- Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one to one basis or as part of a group setting.
- Experience of providing smoking cessation support
- Experience of working with pregnant women
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion interventions
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our established team.
The post holder will work with the Lead Antenatal Clinic Midwife and other team members in providing individualised stop smoking support to women, pregnant people, and families in a flexible and innovative way. This post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to stop smoking. It focuses on engaging with people in communities and offering them practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals.
Main duties of the job
Act as the Smoke Free Pregnancy champion for maternity and provide intermediate stop smoking support throughout pregnancy, using the support of interventions such as CO monitoring and Nicotine Replacement therapy.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Details
Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,994 to £34,934 a year Per annum, including HCLA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
289-SC-49
Job locations
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
To plan and deliver stop smoking advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This may involve individual, telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues
Identify and approach women who are eligible for tobacco dependence conversations and treatment in a variety of different settings.
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
To plan and deliver stop smoking advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This may involve individual, telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues
Identify and approach women who are eligible for tobacco dependence conversations and treatment in a variety of different settings.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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