Tobacco Dependency Advisor

The Tobacco Dependency Advisor will support the delivery of a Trust-wide Tobacco Dependency Service, helping patients to quit smoking and improve their overall health.

The postholder will provide evidence-based behavioural support and treatment to patients identified as smokers, primarily within acute hospital settings, ensuring all eligible patients are offered appropriate interventions in line with national guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage patients in their quit journey.
• Deliver personalised care plans.
• Support the implementation of effective tobacco dependency pathways across the Trust.
• Deliver smoking cessation interventions, including behavioural support and advice on pharmacotherapy (e.g. nicotine replacement therapy).
• Assess patients, develop personalised quit plans, and support individuals through their quit journey in both inpatient and community settings.
• Provide one-to-one and group support sessions, including follow-up care (e.g. post-discharge telephone support).
• Identify and engage patients who smoke, offering evidence-based advice and promoting harm reduction approaches.
• Support the implementation of the Tobacco Dependency pathway and Ottawa Model of Care within the Trust.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams and community services to ensure continuity of care and effective referral pathways.
• Monitor patient progress, record outcomes, and contribute to reporting requirements and service evaluation.
• Promote smoke-free policies and contribute to health promotion campaigns (e.g. Stoptober).
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with data protection and governance standards.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.