A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
Previous applicants need not apply.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Tobacco Dependency Advisor/Health Promotion practitioner within the Doncaster 0-5 Health Visiting and Stop Smoking in Pregnancy and Beyond Team.
We are looking for advisors who will work at Doncaster Women's Hospital as part of an integrated team to improve health outcomes for children and families with an emphasis on providing individualised smoking cessation support. This will be through the delivery of a plan of care, health promotion, education, advice and support.
The post is suitable for applicants looking to work full time (37.5 hrs per week over 5 days).
The role can occasionally be community based in Doncaster alongside the work in Doncaster Women's Hospital therefore candidates should have a full driving license and access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.
The primary role of the advisor is to engage service users who smoke, to facilitate smoking cessation. This involves supporting service users to initiate and maintain a quit attempt through a personalised care plan, including advising on the use of nicotine replacement therapy.
The role involves keeping track of referrals using electronic patient records and contributing to data collection. Close liaison with our Midwifery partners, and teamworking with a range of RDaSH colleagues also forms part of the role.
The advisors may also be required to support the 0-5 Health Visiting Service in delivering the Healthy Child Programme to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families and provide individual and group breast feeding support.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service andwe work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024
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