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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Tobacco Dependence Advisor

The closing date is 15 September 2026

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Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-COR8046922-A

Job locations

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS in the community/mental health services
• Previous experience of working within substance misuse services

Skills

Essential

• Good general IT skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

Desirable

• Ability to work and communicate in group settings
• Understanding of audit and evaluation

Other - personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work well in a challenging environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Mental Health Issues

Desirable

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS in the community/mental health services
• Previous experience of working within substance misuse services

Skills

Essential

• Good general IT skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

Desirable

• Ability to work and communicate in group settings
• Understanding of audit and evaluation

Other - personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work well in a challenging environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Mental Health Issues

Desirable

• 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).

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

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 details

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 contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Director of Infection Prevention

Elaine Thrower

[email protected]

07771933123

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-COR8046922-A

Job locations

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

United Kingdom

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