Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Prestwich, M25 3BL
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
The Treating Tobacco Dependency have an exciting opportunity to join them, to work and support and contribute to the implementation and management of ...
- Deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, advice and support sessions including the provision of motivational and behavioural support.
- Contribute to the development of individual Tobacco Dependence care plans
- Support and advise patients with SMI to switch to and access NRT whilst in mental health inpatient.
- Be a positive role model to each ward-based smoke free champion and other clinical staff in supporting patients to reduce harm from tobacco whilst maintaining a strong visible clinical presence
- To support the implementation of the Smokefree Policy and help increase confidence in Harm reduction/ Stop Smoking conversations.
- Ensure robust discharge planning for the patient's ongoing tobacco dependency treatment for patients wishing to quit or who have an ongoing harm reduction programme
1 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.
2 Contribute to the development of individual Tobacco Dependence care plans including the robust completion of appropriate documentation.
3 Support and advise patients with SMI, who wish to, to switch to a vape and/or access NRT whilst in mental health inpatient, outpatient and community mental health settings, in line with
the NHS Long term Plan and Early Implementer Site delivery
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Education
Essential
- Recognised competency-based level 3 or above qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. NVQ, B-TEC QCF, Apprenticeship), or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- NCSCT smoking cessation Practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within health and social care settings
Desirable
- Experience of delivering smoking cessation support
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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