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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You will develop and implement health interventions, champion smoking cessation, engage with community services, promote healthy lifestyles, and work independently while being accountable for your work.
  • You will implement health improvement interventions, champion smoking cessation, engage with community services, promote wellness, and work independently, ensuring accountability in your role.

Requirements

  • Seek out opportunities to develop, encourage, and implement health improvement interventions, including smoking cessation, in different hospital wards
  • Act as the Smoke-Free staff champion for the Trust, using timely evidence-based practices to help patients stop their tobacco use both during their hospital stay and beyond
  • Engage and support partnership working with agencies who are delivering smoking cessation services and other health improvement interventions in the community, to ensure our patients can continue to receive support after being discharged from our service
  • Promote the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering healthy lifestyle advice and support
  • Work with minimal supervision operating within the assessed level of competence and being accountable for all aspects of own work

Responsibilities

  • Seek out opportunities to develop, encourage, and implement health improvement interventions, including smoking cessation, in different hospital wards
  • Act as the Smoke-Free staff champion for the Trust, using timely evidence-based practices to help patients stop their tobacco use both during their hospital stay and beyond
  • Engage and support partnership working with agencies who are delivering smoking cessation services and other health improvement interventions in the community, to ensure our patients can continue to receive support after being discharged from our service
  • Promote the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering healthy lifestyle advice and support
  • Work with minimal supervision operating within the assessed level of competence and being accountable for all aspects of own work

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Health Improvement Advisor?

The main responsibilities include supporting the development of a pregnancy smoking cessation service, delivering this service along with community-based smoking cessation services, promoting health and wellbeing, and acting as the Smoke-Free staff champion for the Trust.

Where will the Health Improvement Advisors be working?

The Health Improvement Advisors will be working at Queen Charlotte and Chelsea and St Mary's hospital maternity teams.

Is previous experience in smoking cessation necessary for this role?

While previous experience in smoking cessation may be beneficial, the role emphasizes the ability to seek out opportunities to develop and implement health improvement interventions.

What qualifications are required for the Health Improvement Advisor position?

The job description does not specify exact qualifications; however, candidates should possess relevant skills and experience in health improvement and support services.

Will there be opportunities for career development?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for career development along with flexible working arrangements and other benefits.

Can I apply for part-time or job share options?

Yes, the Trust is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of staff and will consider applications for flexible working, part-time, or job share arrangements.

Who can I contact for further information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Nora Farrelly, Consultant Midwife for Complex Birth, via email at norafarrelly@nhs.net or by telephone at 07904249890.

What are the key values of Imperial College Healthcare?

The key values are expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational, reflecting the Trust's commitment to providing extraordinary care and support.

Are there any additional benefits provided to staff?

Yes, benefits include a staff recognition scheme, wellness initiatives, and optional packages such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

St Mary’s, Hammersmith, Charing Cross, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and the Western Eye hospitals in London

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1823
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in England, providing acute and specialist healthcare services. It operates five hospitals in London, delivering a broad range of healthcare services, including world-class care in areas such as cardiology, cancer, and trauma. The Trust's mission is to improve the quality of life for patients by providing excellent healthcare, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Their purpose is to deliver the best possible care, driven by innovation and research.