Tobacco Dependence Advisor
Closing date: 19 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Tobacco Dependence Team at King's College Hospital. Treating admitted inpatients for tobacco dependence during their hospital stay is now a standard of care in the NHS, delivering substantial benefits for patients’ health and for the healthcare system. The NHS Long Term Plan is committed to delivering tobacco dependence treatment to all admitted patients that smoke.
Primary responsibilities
* Provide tobacco dependence advice and support to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED), elective surgery clinics or admitted to an inpatient ward, liaising with multidisciplinary teams where appropriate.
* Work closely with local Stop Smoking Services to ensure the appropriate support is provided as part of the patients’ care pathway.
* When required assess inpatients tobacco dependence, and with the support of Tobacco Dependence Specialists, devise an appropriate treatment plan and ensure tobacco dependence treatment is given throughout their hospital stay and after discharge.
* Deliver evidence‑based tobacco dependence treatment in accordance with Department of Health, NICE and NCSCT guidance.
* Support and promote the King's College Hospital Smokefree Policy.
* Provide effective support to patients who are committed to a goal of long‑term abstinence according to the care pathway and following discharge from hospital.
* Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients’ tobacco dependence, ensuring correct pharmacotherapies are administered.
* Formulate, deliver and document tobacco dependence treatment to patients, evaluating outcomes and working with care teams.
* Review smokers’ level of withdrawal symptoms and ability to manage nicotine withdrawal, providing appropriate support.
* Promptly review patients following contact with a clinical team or hospital admission.
* Provide assertive in‑reach tobacco dependence support, actively engaging identified patients that smoke in conversations about the benefits of quitting to their health.
* Deliver one‑to‑one support and treatment for patients.
* Liaise with medical, pharmacist and nursing teams if appropriate to ensure optimal care and withdrawal management for smokers.
* Maintain support and continuity of care when patients are transferred to another ward/specialty.
* Deliver regular telephone or health‑app–based remote support to patients after discharge from hospital.
* Provide support and encouragement to non‑smoking patients who have low confidence in remaining smokefree.
* Manage a caseload of patients independently and prioritise their needs.
* Contribute to the ongoing development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the tobacco dependence treatment team.
* Assist TDT Specialists to gather and analyse service outcome data.
* Participate in national campaigns at King's such as Stoptober, Lung Cancer Awareness and No Smoking Day.
Qualifications and experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) Certified Stop Smoking Practitioner.
* Knowledge of tobacco dependence treatment and evidence base.
* Experience of delivering tobacco dependence advice and support.
* Adaptable to different working situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes.
Additional information
This is a part‑time post, 30 hours per week Monday‑Friday. The contract is offered on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Princess Royal University Hospital with cross‑site working at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.
£36,943 to £44,900 a year pro‑rata per annum, including Health Care Assistants.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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