Job summary Mental Health Inpatient Band 4 Tobacco Dependence Advisor - Prospect Park Hospital, Reading, RG30 4EJA 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.
Main duties of the job 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 for all patients who are attempting to quit smoking or switching to vapes Act as the Hospital Smoke Free Advisor promoting the Trusts smoke free policy To support induction of new staff to 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 they require Tobacco Dependence Advice or support Support in delivering training to ensure healthy smoke free conversations are an integral part of patient care.
About us 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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.Were 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 dont hesitate to call Helen Phillips on 07929566278 or email: wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Healthrelated qualification NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or higher; or Foundation Degree Health and Social Science; or significant equivalent relevant experience in inpatient mental health setting together with relevant short courses and willingness to undertake required level 5 health care qualification IT literate Desirable Good general educational qualifications including English Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to undertake further required training, professional development and self-improvement to support patient care and experience (Level of training required will be dependent on existing level of qualifications and competency) Previous Experience Essential Previous experience in supporting others in developing skills Desirable Experience of delivering Training Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with patients, carers and MDT members/Trust employees To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions Ability to work in a stressful environment Ability to understand and evaluate risk to maintain patient safety.
Desirable Able to work effectively with colleagues, patients and their families