Total 5 tobacco job vacancies in Others category in London, NW3 2QG

1. Clinical responsibilities 1.1. Implement the Tobacco pathway, providing advice and support, including advice on stop smoking pharmacotherapy and wider behaviour change support. This will involve face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust, working closely with community services and community pharmacists. 1.2. Support the implementation of the Ottawa Model of care in an acute setting, delivering tobacco dependency interventions and providing a support plan for each patient, including referrals, and recommending treatments based on assessed needs. Where more than one support plan is appropriate, use professional judgment to identify the best support plan for the individual. 1.3. Provide inpatient support and expertise for hesitant patients. 1.4. Provide Level 2 one-to-one support to patients in outpatient clinics to NCSCT standards. 1.5. Plan and organise briefings for clinical staff on implementing tobacco cessation, pharmacotherapy and MECC for wider health behaviours. Ensuring that the content is tailored to each audience and support the wider aims and ambitions identified within the Faculty of Population Health. 1.8. Support the Programme manager in delivery of additional behavioural interventions as required. 1.9. Reflect on procedures and practices within the tobacco pathway and assist the programme manager with ongoing service development, policies, and practices. 2. Administrative responsibilities and Information resources 2.1. Process all patient referral information promptly preparing relevant monitoring forms and recording appointments and inpatient assessments in the appropriate databases. 2.2. Maintain data records on a daily basis, entering all relevant patient level data, and producing and distributing monthly summary report using a range of IT applications. 2.3. On receipt of a smoking cessation referrals to the tobacco pathway, contact the referring physician and/or healthcare professional as required and patient promptly to arrange follow up support or referral to community stop smoking services. 2.6. Correspondence with Community service teams and other VCS partners accepting and making referrals. 2.7. Store patient records securely ensuring data protection regulations are applied at all times. 2.8. Assist the Programme manager with administration of events and promotional activities for the service.

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1. Clinical responsibilities 1.1. Implement the Healthy Living Hub programme plan via the delivery of tobacco dependency interventions, providing advice and support, including advice on stop smoking pharmacotherapy and wider behaviour change support. This will involve face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust, working closely with community services and community pharmacists. 1.2. Support the implementation of the Ottawa Model of care in an acute setting, delivering tobacco dependency interventions and providing a support plan for each patient, including referrals, and recommending treatments based on assessed needs. Where more than one support plan is appropriate, use professional judgment to identify the best support plan for the individual. 1.3. Provide inpatient support and expertise for hesitant patients. 1.4. Provide Level 2 one-to-one support to patients in outpatient clinics to NCSCT standards. 1.5. Plan and organise briefings for clinical staff on implementing tobacco cessation, pharmacotherapy and MECC for wider health behaviours. Ensuring that the content is tailored to each audience and support the wider aims and ambitions identified within the Healthy Living Hub programme plan. 1.8. Support the Healthy Living Hub Programme manager in delivery of additional behavioural interventions as required. Act as Healthy Living Hub champion 1.9. Reflect on procedures and practices within the Healthy Living Hub and assist the programme manager with ongoing service development, policies, and practices. 2. Administrative responsibilities and Information resources 2.1. Process all patient referral information promptly preparing relevant monitoring forms and recording appointments and inpatient assessments in the appropriate databases. 2.2. Maintain Healthy Living Hub data records on a daily basis, entering all relevant patient level data, and producing and distributing monthly summary report using a range of IT applications. 2.3. On receipt of a smoking cessation referrals to the Healthy Living Hub, contact the referring physician and/or healthcare professional as required and patient promptly to arrange follow up support or referral to community stop smoking services. 2.6. Correspondence with Community service teams and other VCS partners accepting and making referrals. 2.7. Store patient records securely ensuring data protection regulations are applied at all times. 2.8. Assist the Healthy Living Hub Programme manager with administration of events and promotional activities for the service.

To assess inpatients tobacco dependence, devise a treatment plan and ensure tobacco dependence care is given throughout the inpatient stay and post-discharge To uphold and actively support the Trusts smoke-free status Ensure targets are met To deliver a range of effective tobacco dependence services using ward-based and out patient clinic-based support and provide telephone support for those smokers who are unable to attend face to face appointments. To manage a caseload of clients independently and prioritise service user needs Develop expertise in effective treatment programmes for people with a range of smoking related health conditions Plan and deliver a comprehensive and bespoke training programme to promote a systematic, proactive approach to tobacco dependence across the Trust. To utilise a range of different approaches to raise awareness of tobacco dependence services and to use all possible opportunities to generate referrals for patients To promote and facilitate the development of seamless care pathways and referral systems between professionals in acute settings, midwifery, community health services and primary care. To support the integration of the tobacco dependence service into broader health development initiatives To contribute to the ongoing development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the tobacco dependence treatment service Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities

Job Summary: The key function of this job is to support the smooth, efficient, and effective running of the Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) service. The post holder is responsible for supporting the TDT Team as the Team are based in University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The post-holder will assist the department in the efficient running and delivery of smoking cessation service at UHL and QEH, including the ward-based service. They will independently carry out assessments with patients to identify them as current smokers who wish to access smoking cessation support. They will be expected to work under their own initiative but with access to support and supervision from senior colleagues. They will provide a key role in the management of adults who smoke and are admitted to the inpatient wards. The post-holder will have a good knowledge of smoking cessation, including the practical and safety aspects of smoking cessation brief advice as well as NRT provision. Under the supervision of the smoking cessation practitioners, they will enter data as required, contributing to patients assessment and progress through the service. They will support with administrative tasks as needed and be responsible for the regular maintenance of smoking cessation equipment. To proactively engage patients, staff, and visitors to reinforce the ward-based TDT interventions, smokefree grounds policy, and to encourage smokers to access the available treatment services. The post holder will assist in the triaging of referrals to the smoking cessation service and complete telephone reviews as required. The post holder is expected to always maintain complete confidentiality. 1. Accountable to the TDT Specialists. 2. To screen, advise and support patients during inpatient admissions so they can remain Smokefree. 3. To contribute to the smooth running of the service, supporting the Team and other colleagues Key Result Areas & Performance: 1. To provide a smoking cessation service to patients and staff with appropriate therapeutic advice and interventions on the wards, in clinics, and through outreach to staff and visitors. 2. Provide effective stop smoking support for inpatients and staff of the acute Trust who want to stop smoking. 3. Ensure that the opt out system for Very Brief Advice, stop smoking medication offer and onward referral to stop smoking services is followed. Ensure that everyone who expresses an interest in stopping smoking is given information to understand what services can be offered to them. 4. To provide short-term cover for TDT Team colleagues during periods of leave 5. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best service for patients. 6. To utilise excellent communication skills when instructing patients in the use of Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring equipment, safety aspects of nicotine withdrawal and replacement management. Be able to communicate sensitively with patients who may be terminally ill (heart failure, cancer) or have barriers to understanding (e.g. CVA, poor cognition). 7. Assist in the delivery of Brief Intervention training and other training sessions for staff related to smoking cessation. 8. Assist and contribute to other educational events/promotions provided by the Trust. 9. Keep informed of developments and innovation in practice and ensure all training information is up to date and evidence based. 10. Participate in the development of the TDT/ Community Stop Smoking Service. 11. To have a good working knowledge of IT systems and be able to enter and update information on the relevant IT system as required. 12. To proactively engage with stakeholders and key partners and to represent the team while promoting the service. 13. To arrange meetings, taking messages and facilitating communication across all sites involved as required. 14. To be available to help train new staff in the use of the IT systems and all local databases. 15. Flexible working to cover all duties, organising own day to day work, multi-tasking as necessary. 16. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the job where needed to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service as and when required. 17. Support clinical and non-clinical areas to develop a smokefree culture and to adhere to the Trust-wide Smokefree policy. Work force 1. To attend and participate in departmental staff meetings and other meetings relevant to the post. 2. To attend any relevant mandatory or personal development days and in-house training sessions as required. 3. To take part in the Departments Personal Appraisal Scheme and PDP as necessary. 4. To create and maintain data or systems relating to Lewisham Stop Smoking/TDT Service staff as required by Management i.e. Client referrals and Quit Manager. Financial 1. This post has no specific budgetary responsibilities 2. As part of the team, take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations. 3. Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care. 4. As part of the team, evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement. Partnerships Communications and Relationships Work as a member of the LGT Stop Smoking Team and to integrate the acute and community aspects of the service. Develop partnerships with other departments, organisations, and health and social care professionals to promote stop smoking services. Work closely with colleagues from local stop smoking services and TDTs in SEL region to make referrals, share experience, and best practice. Ensure that stop smoking services are widely promoted through clinical leads and managers, personal recommendations, social events, displays, exhibitions, media, conferences, reports, and publications. Work with key partners in the Communications team and link smokefree messages to all health promotions. Other colleagues from key stakeholder groups i.e. Ward/Pharmacy managers and staff Hospital and Community Health Professionals Other Professionals i.e. Social Workers General This section should be used to describe the nature and frequency including the physical, mental, emotional, and environmental demands of the job e.g.: To visit multiple wards and areas across the hospital site each day. To transport resources around the hospital site. To work across the UHL and QEH sites, as required. To demonstrate good keyboard skills. To be competent in the use of a range of IT systems and be able to enter and update information on the relevant IT system as required. To provide minimal manual handling skills - moving stationery orders etc. To maintain concentration in a fast-paced environment with lots of distractions. To engage and support patients from a diverse section of the local population. To communicate with patient group who have a chronic disease/palliative. To support individuals in acute states of emotional distress.