Job summary Whittington Health and North London Foundation Trust (NLFT) are seeking a Tobacco Dependency Specialist to work across NLFT adult inpatient wards. The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will work across adult in-patient wards under the supervision of the Tobacco Dependency Project Manager, undertaking tobacco dependence assessments for mental health patients, to continue the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, to ensure that a " new universal smoking cessation offer will also be available as part of specialist mental health services for long-term users of specialist mental health, and in learning disability services". The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will play a key role within a wide multidisciplinary team, to raise awareness of the harm from tobacco and the effects on long term physical health, particularly for people with mental illness. The tobacco dependency specialist will provide direct tobacco dependency treatment to inpatients under the hospitals care and coordinate their tobacco dependency treatment care plans. The Tobacco dependency Specialist will develop links with other local & regional smoking cessations services. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Main duties of the job Provide and monitor care Provide compassionate, safe and effective assessment and advice to service users within the in-patient and community services. Delivering 1 to 1 and group tobacco dependency interventions to patients admitted to the NLFT inpatient wards. Provide bespoke and tailored tobacco dependency treatment to patient with mental health needs. Monitor the quit attempts of people within their care, providing follow up and evaluation in partnership with people, families, and carers Contribute to ongoing assessment of smoking cessation recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment or further advice. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information delegating or handing over responsibility for care. To ensure that tobacco dependency records are kept up to date and accurate. Liaise with clinical staff to ensure appropriate tobacco dependency treatment is prescribed and administered and ensure that care plans are updated to reflect tobacco dependency treatments. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Provide expert advice on treatment to patients and advice and teaching to staff regarding how to effectively treatment tobacco dependency for patients with mental health conditions. About us Key Working Relationships: The Tobacco Dependency Specialists will work under the supervision of the Tobacco dependency project manager and in coordination with the NLFT physical health team, they will also have key relationships with primary care staff and other health and social professionals as appropriate to the care of service users. Key working relationships include the following: Tobacco dependency project manager for NLFT and Whittington Health Director of Nursing (NLFT) with portfolio for physical health NLFT Physical Health Team Deputy Director of Nursing (NLFT) Contracted medical staff in NLFT Clinical and non-clinical staff in NLFT in regard to the treating tobacco dependency program Smoking Cessation Service Providers Social Prescribers, Clinical Champions and Care Navigators Local Community Service Teams Tobacco Dependency Specialists/Advisors at Whittington Health and other hospital trusts smoking cessation providers in NCL Members of the NLFT Tobacco Dependency Action Group Details Date posted 17 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum Including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-3576 Job locations Highgate mental Health centre Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5NX Job description Job responsibilities Post Summary Whittington Health and North London Foundation Trust (NLFT) are seeking a Tobacco Dependency Specialist to work across NLFT adult inpatient wards. The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will work across adult in-patient wards under the supervision of the Tobacco Dependency Project Manager, undertaking tobacco dependence assessments for mental health patients, to continue the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, to ensure that a new universal smoking cessation offer will also be available as part of specialist mental health services for long-term users of specialist mental health, and in learning disability services. The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will play a key role within a wide multidisciplinary team, to raise awareness of the harm from tobacco and the effects on long term physical health, particularly for people with mental illness. The tobacco dependency specialist will provide direct tobacco dependency treatment to inpatients under the hospitals care and coordinate their tobacco dependency treatment care plans. The Tobacco dependency Specialist will develop links with other local & regional smoking cessations services. All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Key Working Relationships: The Tobacco Dependency Specialists will work under the supervision of the Tobacco dependency project manager and in coordination with the NLFT physical health team, they will also have key relationships with primary care staff and other health and social professionals as appropriate to the care of service users. Key working relationships include the following: Tobacco dependency project manager for NLFT and Whittington Health Director of Nursing (NLFT) with portfolio for physical health NLFT Physical Health Team Deputy Director of Nursing (NLFT) Contracted medical staff in NLFT Clinical and non-clinical staff in NLFT in regard to the treating tobacco dependency program Smoking Cessation Service Providers Social Prescribers, Clinical Champions and Care Navigators Local Community Service Teams Tobacco Dependency Specialists/Advisors at Whittington Health and other hospital trusts smoking cessation providers in NCL Members of the NLFT Tobacco Dependency Action Group Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Being an accountable professional Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide tobacco dependence advice that is person centred, safe and compassionate Always act professionally Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be responsible for their actions To work towards completion of preceptorship if newly qualified 2. Promoting health and preventing ill health Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities 3. Provide and monitor care Provide compassionate, safe and effective assessment and advice to service users within the in-patient and community services. Delivering 1 to 1 and group tobacco dependency interventions to patients admitted to the NLFT inpatient wards. Provide bespoke and tailored tobacco dependency treatment to patient with mental health needs. Monitor the quit attempts of people within their care, providing follow up and evaluation in partnership with people, families, and carers Contribute to ongoing assessment of smoking cessation recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment or further advice. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information delegating or handing over responsibility for care. To ensure that tobacco dependency records are kept up to date and accurate. Liaise with clinical staff to ensure appropriate tobacco dependency treatment is prescribed and administered and ensure that care plans are updated to reflect tobacco dependency treatments. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Provide expert advice on treatment to patients and advice and teaching to staff regarding how to effectively treatment tobacco dependency for patients with mental health conditions. 4. Working in teams Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams Collaborate and communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, GPs and a range of other health and care professionals and carers 5. Improving safety and quality of care Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first 6. Contributing to integrated care Contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To demonstrate a willingness to positively engage in change management To act as a role model to the MDT, service users, carers and staff To participate in the induction and training of others working in tobacco dependency treatment. Financial Responsibility To always assist the Tobacco dependency Project manager in the in the effective use of resources 1. Service Development and Improvement To comply with the Trusts requirement in attending all relevant mandatory training To actively participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives To participate in data collection to support the development and improvement of the service To advise senior management on current issues and new developments with the service area field To develop and maintain own professional profile 2. Communications To always act in safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality and availability of sensitive information relating to both service users and staff To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills To communicate effectively, using a variety of methods, with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, service users, carers and other agencies involved in the service users care To maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with service users To ensure effective and collaborative working with staff from other providers and commissioning organisations Bridge the gap between primary care and secondary care services, to enable better communication and better access to health care for people with learning disabilities/mental health needs Job description Job responsibilities Post Summary Whittington Health and North London Foundation Trust (NLFT) are seeking a Tobacco Dependency Specialist to work across NLFT adult inpatient wards. The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will work across adult in-patient wards under the supervision of the Tobacco Dependency Project Manager, undertaking tobacco dependence assessments for mental health patients, to continue the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, to ensure that a new universal smoking cessation offer will also be available as part of specialist mental health services for long-term users of specialist mental health, and in learning disability services. The Tobacco Dependency Specialist will play a key role within a wide multidisciplinary team, to raise awareness of the harm from tobacco and the effects on long term physical health, particularly for people with mental illness. The tobacco dependency specialist will provide direct tobacco dependency treatment to inpatients under the hospitals care and coordinate their tobacco dependency treatment care plans. The Tobacco dependency Specialist will develop links with other local & regional smoking cessations services. All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Key Working Relationships: The Tobacco Dependency Specialists will work under the supervision of the Tobacco dependency project manager and in coordination with the NLFT physical health team, they will also have key relationships with primary care staff and other health and social professionals as appropriate to the care of service users. Key working relationships include the following: Tobacco dependency project manager for NLFT and Whittington Health Director of Nursing (NLFT) with portfolio for physical health NLFT Physical Health Team Deputy Director of Nursing (NLFT) Contracted medical staff in NLFT Clinical and non-clinical staff in NLFT in regard to the treating tobacco dependency program Smoking Cessation Service Providers Social Prescribers, Clinical Champions and Care Navigators Local Community Service Teams Tobacco Dependency Specialists/Advisors at Whittington Health and other hospital trusts smoking cessation providers in NCL Members of the NLFT Tobacco Dependency Action Group Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Being an accountable professional Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide tobacco dependence advice that is person centred, safe and compassionate Always act professionally Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be responsible for their actions To work towards completion of preceptorship if newly qualified 2. Promoting health and preventing ill health Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities 3. Provide and monitor care Provide compassionate, safe and effective assessment and advice to service users within the in-patient and community services. Delivering 1 to 1 and group tobacco dependency interventions to patients admitted to the NLFT inpatient wards. Provide bespoke and tailored tobacco dependency treatment to patient with mental health needs. Monitor the quit attempts of people within their care, providing follow up and evaluation in partnership with people, families, and carers Contribute to ongoing assessment of smoking cessation recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment or further advice. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information delegating or handing over responsibility for care. To ensure that tobacco dependency records are kept up to date and accurate. Liaise with clinical staff to ensure appropriate tobacco dependency treatment is prescribed and administered and ensure that care plans are updated to reflect tobacco dependency treatments. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Provide expert advice on treatment to patients and advice and teaching to staff regarding how to effectively treatment tobacco dependency for patients with mental health conditions. 4. Working in teams Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams Collaborate and communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, GPs and a range of other health and care professionals and carers 5. Improving safety and quality of care Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first 6. Contributing to integrated care Contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To demonstrate a willingness to positively engage in change management To act as a role model to the MDT, service users, carers and staff To participate in the induction and training of others working in tobacco dependency treatment. Financial Responsibility To always assist the Tobacco dependency Project manager in the in the effective use of resources 1. Service Development and Improvement To comply with the Trusts requirement in attending all relevant mandatory training To actively participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives To participate in data collection to support the development and improvement of the service To advise senior management on current issues and new developments with the service area field To develop and maintain own professional profile 2. Communications To always act in safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality and availability of sensitive information relating to both service users and staff To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills To communicate effectively, using a variety of methods, with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, service users, carers and other agencies involved in the service users care To maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with service users To ensure effective and collaborative working with staff from other providers and commissioning organisations Bridge the gap between primary care and secondary care services, to enable better communication and better access to health care for people with learning disabilities/mental health needs Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Degree and/or appropriate professional qualification or equivalent level of experience in this field. Desirable Level 2 Tobacco Dependency (practitioner) competencies Level 3 Tobacco Dependency (practitioner) competencies (mental health competency) Skills and Ablities Essential Knowledge of good practice in behavioural interventions as specified by relevant governing bodies (e.g., NICE, NCST etc.) Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to communicate the benefits of stopping smoking to mental health service users' and staff the challenges involved, and these can be overcome. Excellent verbal communication skills with excellent spoken and written English Skilled in time management, organised and independent working. Work well in highly sensitive and high-pressure environments. Dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information. Ability to present complex data in a clear and easily understood format - both verbally and in writing. Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and changing environment. Strong skills in negotiation Relevant skills to enable teaching, coaching skills, clinical supervision and mentoring of colleagues Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Consultants, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and senior managers to develop and deliver a Stop Smoking Service within the hospital Desirable Experience of the RiO patient Record System Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public Administration experience in a large organisation using Outlook, Excel, Word, and patient database systems Experience of working in a team IT Literate Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Sustained Record of continued professional development. Desirable Experience of working with people with mental health services and people with serious mental health conditions Experience of in treating tobacco dependency or smoking cessation services. Experience of delivering behavioural change interventions in a health care setting Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Empathetic and enthusiastic and high energy levels Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work Self-motivated and enthusiastic about tackling tobacco dependency. A strong team player and able to work cooperatively with colleagues. Adaptable to different and complex working situations, can work with mental health service users of all capabilities and attitudes Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Degree and/or appropriate professional qualification or equivalent level of experience in this field. Desirable Level 2 Tobacco Dependency (practitioner) competencies Level 3 Tobacco Dependency (practitioner) competencies (mental health competency) Skills and Ablities Essential Knowledge of good practice in behavioural interventions as specified by relevant governing bodies (e.g., NICE, NCST etc.) Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to communicate the benefits of stopping smoking to mental health service users' and staff the challenges involved, and these can be overcome. Excellent verbal communication skills with excellent spoken and written English Skilled in time management, organised and independent working. Work well in highly sensitive and high-pressure environments. Dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information. Ability to present complex data in a clear and easily understood format - both verbally and in writing. Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and changing environment. Strong skills in negotiation Relevant skills to enable teaching, coaching skills, clinical supervision and mentoring of colleagues Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Consultants, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and senior managers to develop and deliver a Stop Smoking Service within the hospital Desirable Experience of the RiO patient Record System Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public Administration experience in a large organisation using Outlook, Excel, Word, and patient database systems Experience of working in a team IT Literate Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Sustained Record of continued professional development. Desirable Experience of working with people with mental health services and people with serious mental health conditions Experience of in treating tobacco dependency or smoking cessation services. Experience of delivering behavioural change interventions in a health care setting Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Empathetic and enthusiastic and high energy levels Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work Self-motivated and enthusiastic about tackling tobacco dependency. A strong team player and able to work cooperatively with colleagues. Adaptable to different and complex working situations, can work with mental health service users of all capabilities and attitudes 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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Highgate mental Health centre Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5NX Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Highgate mental Health centre Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5NX Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)