Tobacco Dependency Treatment Practitioner - Prestwich, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Prestwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tobacco Dependency Treatment Practitioner to join the newly formed Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service, for patients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) admitted to hospital or receiving support in community mental health services at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

Tobacco Dependency Treatment Practitioners will be integral members of the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service.


Tobacco addiction is a chronic relapsing disease and the single biggest cause of preventable death, disability, illness and social inequality.

1 in 2 smokers die prematurely due to their smoking.

People with a mental health condition have higher mortality rates compared to the general population and smoking is the single largest contributor to their 10-20-year reduced life expectancy.


GMMH has been selected as an Early Implementer Site for the CURE model of treating tobacco dependence, which is a proven, evidence-based intervention providing access to smoking cessation treatments alongside specialist support, at the time of hospital admission.


This role will be diverse with opportunity to visit sites across the GMMH footprint to deliver smoking cessation interventions, deliver training, and support the Trust to adopt the CURE model.

Tobacco Dependency Treatment Practitioners will make a valuable contribution to improving health and reducing health inequality amongst people with SMI.


  • Promotes, supports, and implements the GMMH Smoke Free Policy across GMMH including all aspects of tobacco dependence and treatment, prevention and management.
  • Responsible for managing a caseload of patients and providing treatment and support.
  • Provide leadership and line management support to the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Advisors.
  • Responsible for development and delivery of tobacco dependent treatment training to staff, service users and carers.
  • Proactively support culture change and the promotion of a smoke free environment.
Working for our organisation


Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

For further information regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
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