Job overview
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will be integral members of the newly formed Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service, providing smoking cessation interventions within the CURE model for treating tobacco dependence.
* The implementation of the CURE model will ensure that all service users with who are admitted to trust wards will be screened for their smoking status and smokers will be offered NRT, including on admission
* Service users will be referred for an opt out discussion with a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor, who will offer specialist motivational and behavioural support, the development of a personalised plan, facilitate access to appropriate pharmacotherapy, and provide ongoing follow up support.
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will promote the Smoke Free policy to service users and staff across inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services, supporting service users to successfully stop smoking, whilst acting as a Smoke Free Champion.
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will support the development and the day-to-day running of the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service to ensure safe, well organised, and evidence-based care is offered routinely to all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service.
Main duties of the job
· Deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, advice, and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications and vapes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve face to face sessions in a variety of settings and venues across the Trust.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See PS and JD
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will be integral members of the newly formed Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service, providing smoking cessation interventions within the CURE model for treating tobacco dependence.
* The implementation of the CURE model will ensure that all service users with who are admitted to trust wards will be screened for their smoking status and smokers will be offered NRT, including on admission
* Service users will be referred for an opt out discussion with a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor, who will offer specialist motivational and behavioural support, the development of a personalised plan, facilitate access to appropriate pharmacotherapy, and provide ongoing follow up support.
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will promote the Smoke Free policy to service users and staff across inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services, supporting service users to successfully stop smoking, whilst acting as a Smoke Free Champion.
* Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors will support the development and the day-to-day running of the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service to ensure safe, well organised, and evidence-based care is offered routinely to all identified smokers and provided to all that access the service.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Recognised competency based level 3 or above qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, B-TEC QCF, Apprenticeship), or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Educated to GCSE including Maths and English grades A-C (or 4-9), or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable criteria
* Smoking Cessation Advisor Intermediate Level qualification
* Smoking Cessation NCSCT trained.
* Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience within health and social care settings.
* Evidence of continuing personal development.
* Experience of working with people with a mental health condition and/or Learning Disability
Desirable criteria
* Experience of delivering smoking cessation support.
* Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* •Knowledge of the impact smoking has on health and knowledge of evidence-based interventions for smoking cessation
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Good IT/Computer skills
* Good organisational skills
* Work effectively and independently without direct supervision and/or as part of a team.
* Accurate record keeping.
* Ability to work with a range of service users, staff and stakeholders, even in challenging circumstances.
* Ability to cope under pressure with high levels of concentration.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of use of using Pennine care clinical systems.
* Experience of providing smoking cessation interventions
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* There is a frequent requirement to travel independently, mainly within allocated trust care groups to provide smoking cessation interventions, and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to provide smoking cessation interventions and attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
We understand that some candidates may use AI tools to help prepare their application. This is not restricted, however, any AI support should only be used to enhance your own writing and must reflect your genuine skills and experience. You will be asked to talk about your application at interview. Applications that contain false or misleading information may be removed from the recruitment process.
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.