Tobacco Dependence Advisor | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Summary of the Role

Due to an increase in funding , an exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding , dynamic stop smoking team. We are looking for two Tobacco Dependence Advisors . The post holders will contribute to supporting people within the borough, who want to stop smoking or using tobacco, contributing to the reduction of smoking rates thus improve the health of the local population, reduce smoking related ill health, disability and preventable death and reduce health inequalities.

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This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

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The post holder will

· To provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one to one and telephone interventions in local community settings.

· To provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards

· Utilise motivational techniques, assess client’s motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation

· Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them.

· Extensive relevant knowledge of evidence-based information on smoking cessation approaches and methods

· Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development.

· Extensive knowledge of health-related behaviour change evidence

The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well-established provider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our Drug and Alcohol services include community services, and the National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic. In addition, we provide smoking cessation services in Hillingdon and Camden & Islington.

CNWL is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and values clinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London, University College London and numerous other local universities and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches.

Hillingdon Stop Smoking Service is committed to providing accessible, evidenced based services that treat tobacco dependence, effectively helping smokers to stop smoking, reduce smoking health harms and inequality and ensure residents stay healthy, giving children the best start in life.

· To provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one to one and telephone interventions in local community settings.

· To provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards

· Utilise motivational techniques, assess client’s motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation

· Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them.

· Extensive relevant knowledge of evidence-based information on smoking cessation approaches and methods

· Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development.

· Extensive knowledge of health-related behaviour change evidence

· Responsible for continuous learning knowledge of smoking cessation using the NCSCT online training packages

· Assess client’s motivation to quit to determine best course of action in their quit attempt

· Review personal objectives to ensure that they are effectively met in accordance with service work-plan

· Participate in regular reviews of service provision including venues, frequency and timing to ensure the needs of the client’s needs are met

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026