Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Contract type: Permanent
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work as a Smoking Cessation Advisor within Medicine, supporting inpatients to stop smoking. Prior experience in an NHS/healthcare setting or frequent public engagement is beneficial. Responsibilities include face‑to‑face assessments and liaising with clinical and community teams. Computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel) is expected. Training will be provided.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver smoking cessation services to inpatients within Medicine Care group wards, reporting to the Band 4 and Band 7 CNS.
* Establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.
* Contribute to own personal development.
* Assist in maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security.
* Ensure own actions help to maintain quality and patient safety.
* Assist with a wide range of administrative services to the smoking cessation team.
* Assisting in the transfer of patients to community smoking cessation services.
* Access a number of computer systems to track patient’s progress and current status in treatment pathway.
* Undertake data entry onto local and national databases and updating of spreadsheets.
* Dealing promptly with a wide range of enquiries from staff and patients.
* Ability to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet the demands of the service.
Qualifications
* Desirable NCSCT Level 2 Smoking Cessation
* GCSE / A Level
Additional Information
* On‑site nursery
* Free beach hut for long summer days
* On‑site wellness centre including gym and swimming pool
* Staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability
* Awards ceremonies to recognise achievements
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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