Job summary All patients admitted to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust should have their smoking status and habits documented in line with the public health agenda. The post holder will assist clinical teams in recording and updating this information for newly admitted patients and in the process provide smoking cessation support to help smokers who want to stop smoking Main duties of the job To establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care, To actively assess peoples' health, safety and wellbeing whilst delivering care in relation to tobacco and offer support and advice on how to improve health and wellbeing To assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well-being needs, promoting patient independence as appropriate, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team To develop own knowledge, with support, and practice whilst being aware of own levels of competence and at no times undertake tasks beyond own levels of competence About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-IM6719937 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Special circumstances Essential Ability to work across all BHT sites Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion Education, qualifications and training Desirable Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths. Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within a few weeks of starting in post Experience Desirable Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public. Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Experience of using clinical systems Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality. Ability to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively Desirable Good understanding of consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality bility to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills Good organisational skills Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes. Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives Person Specification Special circumstances Essential Ability to work across all BHT sites Fully supportive of Trust's smoke free policy acting as a smoke free champion Education, qualifications and training Desirable Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths. Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within a few weeks of starting in post Experience Desirable Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public. Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care-based health professionals Knowledge or behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Experience of using clinical systems Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality. Ability to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively Desirable Good understanding of consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality bility to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills Good organisational skills Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes. Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives 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 details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)