Tobacco Dependence Advisor
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustNorwich, NR1 2DH, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust based in Norwich, NR1 2DH. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476. Applications close on 15 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Tobacco Dependence Advisor to join our Physical Health Corporate Team at NSFT .
In this role you will provide tobacco dependence advice supporting inpatients and staff across Norfolk & Waveney to reduce harm and quit smoking through behavioural and motivational interventions
This role will involve working directly with patients to assess and support needs relating to tobacco dependency
One to one, and group, based tobacco cessation support; which maybe face to face, remote consultation or via telephone
Support people to develop personalised quit plans including harm reduction approaches
Provide behavioural support and health education to encourage lasting change
Advise on stop smoking therapies
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and effective care
Maintain strong relationships with patients, families and carers to support recovery
This role is diverse and will offer opportunity to visit NSFT sites to deliver smoking cessation, training and support for the continued implementation of the NSFT smokefree policy
There will be an expectation to travel to NSFT sites across Norfolk & Waveney
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Support the assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for patients identified as smokers throughout the treatment period whilst providing behavioural and motivational support.
Work with patients on a one to one or group basis where appropriate to assess and agree a treatment and support plan to meet their individual requirements.
Report to the relevant tobacco dependency lead nurse on interventions and outcomes on a regular basis.
Ensure that the service adopts a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach in contacts with patients
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their families to educate, facilitate and promote change, also identifying and managing any risks related to patient care.
Offer therapeutic and supportive interventions to support a quit attempt whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.
Take and record patients carbon monoxide monitor readings and practice safely within infection, prevention, and control measures.
Advise patients on the use of stop smoking pharmacotherapy, including NRT and E-cigarettes.
Contribute to the long-term development of the onsite tobacco dependency treatment service
Support the assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans for patients identified as smokers throughout the treatment period whilst providing behavioural and motivational support.
Work with patients on a one to one or group basis where appropriate to assess and agree a treatment and support plan to meet their individual requirements.
Report to the relevant tobacco dependency lead nurse on interventions and outcomes on a regular basis.
Ensure that the service adopts a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach in contacts with patients
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their families to educate, facilitate and promote change, also identifying and managing any risks related to patient care.
Offer therapeutic and supportive interventions to support a quit attempt whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.
Take and record patients carbon monoxide monitor readings and practice safely within infection, prevention, and control measures.
Advise patients on the use of stop smoking pharmacotherapy, including NRT and E-cigarettes.
Contribute to the long-term development of the onsite tobacco dependency treatment service
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Previous experience of working within the NHS in the community/mental health services
- Previous experience of working within substance misuse services
- Good general IT skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings
- Understanding of audit and evaluation
Other - personal qualities
- Ability to work well in a challenging environment
- Understanding of Mental Health Issues
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quiting
- Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Previous experience of working within the NHS in the community/mental health services
- Previous experience of working within substance misuse services
- Good general IT skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings
- Understanding of audit and evaluation
Other - personal qualities
- Ability to work well in a challenging environment
- Understanding of Mental Health Issues
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quiting
- Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
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).
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 name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
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