South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to support both inpatients andmaternity patients around Tobacco Dependence? The service is funded through theNHS Ten Year Plan to provide support while in hospital and pregnancy for thosewho are tobacco dependent. This is a temporary 12-month opportunity to work ina small team providing support around tobacco dependence. We are looking forcandidates who have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification, able to do aphysically demanding role, can work as part of a team as well as individually,excellent communication skills and friendly manner, ability to work underpressure as well as the ability to deliver training, confidence in IT systems,knowledge around tobacco dependence and treatment.
For more information, please contact Elaine Jackson on 0191 565 6256 Ext47963 or email elaine.jackson21@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Work with the tobacco treatment service to provide behaviouralsupport and treatment in relation to tobacco smoking
Provide training to employees on screening and briefinterventions and support the Team in developing and delivering education toTrust employees
Maintain a high standard of work andprioritise own workload according to the needs of the service
The tobacco dependency service will operate during office hourswith Saturday working on a rota basis
To keep timely and accurate records of interventions and outcomeactivity
To signpost into other services and integrate care with otherproviders of health services
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
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To work with the onsite tobacco treatment service and specialist nurse to provide behavioural support and treatment in relation to tobacco smoking.
To support the day to day running of the onsite and offsite tobacco treatment service to ensure safe, well organised and evidenced based care is offered routinely to all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service. Provide support in a range of settings as required for the delivery of smoking cessation service.
To support the delivery of the service key performance and reporting indicators for tobacco dependency.
Provide training to employees on screening and brief interventions and support the Team in developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of tobacco dependence.
Maintain a high standard of work and prioritise own workload according to the needs of the service, individual needs including equality, diversity and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
Take referrals, including self-referrals into the service and work with patients to identify the most appropriate tobacco dependency treatment pathway.
Identify and engage with individuals and groups from target areas.
Support individuals to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing and support them in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes to improve their health.
Record and report activities and results.
Develop and sustain tobacco dependency support and referrals into the service.
The tobacco dependency service will operate seven days each week.
To keep timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic recording and data collection system
To signpost into other services and integrate care with other providers of health services
To undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant professional guidelines and policies
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within an acute hospital.
* Experience in providing training in brief interventions.
* Experience working with people in a behaviour change context.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
* Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week.
* Ability to meet the extensive travel requirements of the post in order to support community clinics.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent with a willingness to work towards and NVQ Level 3.
* Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2.
* Level 2 smoking cessation training.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
* Understanding of the drivers of ill health.
* Knowledge of tobacco treatment.
* Knowledge of the impact tobacco dependence can have on physical health, mental health and social issues.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
* Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
* Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
* Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office.
* Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users.
* Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
* Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.
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 name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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