Job summary A new and exciting opportunity for a Tobacco Dependency advisor to be based at Ipswich Hospital, Suffolk supporting patients attending A&E under the COSTED Pilot Programme. The role will require supporting patients with stop smoking support and treatment at the Ipswich Hospital site. Internal candidates will be offered a secondment opportunity. Main duties of the job To engage with patients in the acute setting to provide Smoking Cessation advice and support, along with recommendations for NRT where required Apply behaviour change techniques to support complex individual lifestyle changes, e.g goals setting, confidence building Provide evidence based about a key public health agenda About us Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 828-PROVIDE3454 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities To engage with inpatients in the acute setting to provide Smoking Cessation advice and support, along with recommendations for NRT where required To engage with individuals to improve their lifestyle and self-management capacity Apply behaviour change techniques to support complex individual lifestyle changes, e.g goals setting, confidence building Provide evidence based about a key public health agenda Ensure referral to EWS following discharge from the acute setting to enhance and sustain the outcome of the interventions To ensure strong partnership working with acute hospital staff in relationship to the management of smoking cessation within the hospital To independently undertake assessments and recommend suitable interventions related to smoking cessation To manage caseloads efficiently, taking the lead with complex cases and delegating routine work to the Tobacco Dependency Advisor where appropriate Contribute to and work as part of a team, both internally and externally Job description Job responsibilities To engage with inpatients in the acute setting to provide Smoking Cessation advice and support, along with recommendations for NRT where required To engage with individuals to improve their lifestyle and self-management capacity Apply behaviour change techniques to support complex individual lifestyle changes, e.g goals setting, confidence building Provide evidence based about a key public health agenda Ensure referral to EWS following discharge from the acute setting to enhance and sustain the outcome of the interventions To ensure strong partnership working with acute hospital staff in relationship to the management of smoking cessation within the hospital To independently undertake assessments and recommend suitable interventions related to smoking cessation To manage caseloads efficiently, taking the lead with complex cases and delegating routine work to the Tobacco Dependency Advisor where appropriate Contribute to and work as part of a team, both internally and externally Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential IT literate Communication skills Desirable Qualifications/Experience Motivational interviewing Essential Motivational interviewing Desirable Qualifications/Experience Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential IT literate Communication skills Desirable Qualifications/Experience Motivational interviewing Essential Motivational interviewing Desirable Qualifications/Experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Provide CIC Address Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)