Senior Tobacco Dependency Advisor

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The successful candidate will require either an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care ora Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care inclusive of Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent to be recruited in to the position on Band 4. Current Band 3 staff who fulfil the recommended criteria are welcome to apply for this post. Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities is essential to the role. Applicants must have worked within Mental Health/Learning Disability services for a minimum of 3 years and have a passion for improving both the physical and mental health of patients in our care.
As a Senior Tobacco Dependency Advisor, you will be based in one of the Trust main hospital sites (either Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham or West Park Hospital in Darlington) and be responsible for supporting patients identified as smokers to maintain a smokefree status during an admission. In addition, you will provide dedicated advice and support to a team of Band 3 Tobacco Dependency Advisors across the Trust with support from the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service Lead and Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service Team Manager. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying

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