Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and motivated
Treating Tobacco Dependence Lead to lead the development and delivery of Devon Partnership NHS Trusts Treating Tobacco Dependence Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to improve the physical health of people with mental health conditions by embedding evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment across Trust services.
The post holder will provide specialist leadership, drive service improvement, support staff training and work collaboratively with Trust teams and external partners to reduce smoking-related harm, address health inequalities and support the delivery of smoke-free care. The role will initially focus on inpatient mental health services, with opportunities to support future pathway development across community services.
Main duties of the job- Lead the implementation and ongoing development of Treating Tobacco Dependence pathways across the Trust.
- Provide expert advice on smoking cessation, nicotine dependence, vaping and harm reduction.
- Support staff to deliver Very Brief Advice, behavioural support and evidence-based treatment interventions.
- Develop, coordinate and deliver training and awareness programmes for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Analyse performance data, undertake audits and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Build effective partnerships with pharmacy, public health, local authority, ICB and healthcare partners.
- Lead the development of policies, guidance, reporting and governance processes relating to tobacco dependence treatment.
- Promote compassionate, person-centred approaches to supporting people with tobacco dependence and reducing health inequalities.
About usAbout Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilitiesThe Treating Tobacco Dependence Lead will provide Trust-wide operational leadership for the development, delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Treating Tobacco Dependence programme across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
The post holder will lead the implementation and ongoing development of evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment pathways for people using Trust services, with an initial focus on inpatient mental health services and potential extension into community pathways where funding, commissioning arrangements and service priorities allow. The role will support the Trusts commitment to reducing health inequalities, improving physical health outcomes for people with mental health conditions, and embedding prevention-focused care in line with national guidance, NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, NICE guidance, NCSCT standards, local ICB priorities and the Trusts Smoke Free Environment policy
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Significant experience working in health, social care, public health, pharmacy, mental health, smoking cessation or a related field.
- Experience of leading or supporting service improvement, pathway development or change management.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of developing and delivering training, coaching or practice support.
- Experience of analysing data, audit findings or performance information to support improvement.
- Experience in producing reports, briefings, action plans or governance updates.
- Experience of working with people who experience mental health difficulties, complex needs or health inequalities.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and working across organisational boundaries.
- Experience in communicating complex or sensitive information to a range of audiences.
Desirable- Experience of leading a Treating Tobacco Dependence or smoking cessation service.
- Experience in line managing staff.
- Experience of working in inpatient mental health settings.
- Experience of working with ICBs, local authorities, public health teams or voluntary sector partners.
- Experience in developing business cases, funding proposals or service expansion plans.
- Experience in implementing digital recording, dashboards or reporting systems.
QualificationsEssential- Registered healthcare professional or relevant specialist qualification/experience in pharmacy, nursing, allied health, public health, psychology, social care, health improvement or another relevant discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to service improvement, public health, physical health, mental health or smoking cessation.
- NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner training, or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe.
- NCSCT Very Brief Advice training, or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe.
- NCSCT Mental Health and Smoking module, or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe.
- Evidence of training or experience in quality improvement, service improvement, project management or change management.
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities relevant to adults, children and families.
Desirable- Leadership or management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
- Quality improvement qualification, such as Improvement Practitioner training.
- Practice Supervisor, Educational Supervisor or equivalent teaching/supervision training.
- Additional public health, smoking cessation, behavioural change or health coaching qualification.
- Experience in line management training or supervision training.
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.