Job Description

Smoking Cessation Adviser - Band 42.0 WTE - 12 month fixed term contract
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team supporting the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan for treating tobacco dependency within the Acute Trust.
Previous experience in smoking cessation is desirable but not essential. If you're passionate about helping people tackle tobacco dependency, have strong communication skills, and are committed to promoting a Smokefree Trust, we'd love to hear from you.
The role requires flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the service.
For more information, please contact:Kene Oragudosi, Lead Smoking Cessation Practitioner? 01793 603731
Main duties of the job
Based at Great Western Hospital, the Smoking Cessation Advisor will play a key role in supporting both adult patients and staff who wish to stop smoking or reduce harm from tobacco use. You will deliver evidence-based advice and practical support to help individuals take positive steps towards a smokefree future.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-7429266
Job locations
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of tobacco harm reduction / stop smoking support to adult inpatients or outpatients who are smokers within GWH.
2. Respond effectively to patient referrals within stated timescales.
3. Undertake tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) patient assessments, assessing the patients circumstances from a range of facts to provide the most appropriate advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications and e-cigarettes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve virtual or face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust working closely with the Community Stop Smoking Service and community pharmacists.
4. Develop individual, evidence based tailored support plans, analysing the resources available against patient requirements, including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. This will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting and referring to other health, community and voluntary services.
5. Provide evidence-based information to people about stopping smoking, minimising harm from tobacco and health related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.
6. Support patients, who wish to, to switch to vaping whilst in inpatient settings, in line with the NHS Long term Plan.
7. Ensure there is a robust discharge plan for the patients ongoing specialist tobacco dependency treatment / stop smoking support for patients wishing to quit or who have an ongoing harm reduction programme.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of tobacco harm reduction / stop smoking support to adult inpatients or outpatients who are smokers within GWH.
2. Respond effectively to patient referrals within stated timescales.
3. Undertake tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) patient assessments, assessing the patients circumstances from a range of facts to provide the most appropriate advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications and e-cigarettes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve virtual or face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust working closely with the Community Stop Smoking Service and community pharmacists.
4. Develop individual, evidence based tailored support plans, analysing the resources available against patient requirements, including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. This will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting and referring to other health, community and voluntary services.
5. Provide evidence-based information to people about stopping smoking, minimising harm from tobacco and health related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.
6. Support patients, who wish to, to switch to vaping whilst in inpatient settings, in line with the NHS Long term Plan.
7. Ensure there is a robust discharge plan for the patients ongoing specialist tobacco dependency treatment / stop smoking support for patients wishing to quit or who have an ongoing harm reduction programme.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent experience).
• Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post

Desirable

• Making Every Contact Count Training
• Other training in health promotion interventions / behaviour change

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
• Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
• Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care based health professionals
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
• Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives
• Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work and communicate in group settings.

Desirable

• Experience of using clinical systems
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
• Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes
• Understanding of audit and evaluation
• De-escalation skills and awareness

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in Health care (or equivalent experience).
• Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting in post

Desirable

• Making Every Contact Count Training
• Other training in health promotion interventions / behaviour change

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting.
• Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public

Desirable

• Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
• Knowledge and experience of working with secondary care and primary care based health professionals
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
• Knowledge of evidence based smoking cessation initiatives
• Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office software.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work and communicate in group settings.

Desirable

• Experience of using clinical systems
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality
• Ability, and experience of writing reports or clinical notes
• Understanding of audit and evaluation
• De-escalation skills and awareness

Skills Required