Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of motivated Band 4 Health Improvement Advisors for Tobacco Dependency. The successful post holder will join our existing small team of friendly and engaged Advisors and will be integral to delivering the Inpatients and the Maternity Tobacco Dependency Services. This involves working directly with pregnant people and acute inpatients, both face to face and via phone contact, to support access to appropriate Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Behavioural Support to quit smoking. The role will include some training delivery to clinical staff on the importance of Very Brief Advice to quit smoking and completing key documentation of smoking status. Post Holder's will be key in leading by example to embed a Smoke Free culture.



We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who are passionate about health promotion and health behaviour change, to work with our patients to treat their tobacco dependency throughout pregnancy or following an admission to our hospitals. The service is a key part of achieving the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle Version 4 and the NHS Long Term Plan.



This role will deliver the key aims of the Tobacco Dependency Programme as per the NHS Long Term Plan and the Saving Babies Lives bundle by delivering tobacco dependency treatment in both Maternity and Acute Inpatient settings. Working as part of a team that cover all sites across University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, this role involves working directly with patients and their families in Brighton , in both face to face and virtual/telephone consultations and follow ups.



You will have excellent record keeping skills and will maintain databases for National Reporting on outcomes for all patients that you work with. You will have excellent communication and rapport building skills, utilise Motivational Interviewing techniques and be able to work as part of a cross-site team, whilst being able to work with minimal direct supervision during patient consultations. The role will include some training delivery to clinical staff on the importance of delivering Very Brief Advice to quit smoking to patients and will be key in leading by example to embed a Smoke Free culture.



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Please refer to the for a detailed outline of the main responsibilities for the role of Health Improvement Advisor for Tobacco Dependency

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.