Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nurse led Specialist Respiratory team at the James Paget University Hospital for 1 x Band 3 (37.5 hours per week) Stop Smoking Advisor to be part of the multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with tobacco dependence.

This is to support the implementation of the NHS long term plan for treating tobacco dependency within the acute trust.

Main duties of the job
The Stop Smoking Cessation Advisor will be responsible for providing support to adult patients who are admitted to James Paget University hospital to help them stop smoking.

The role requires to undertake individual patient assessments and provide evidence-based advice and support to patients within recommended protocol and guidelines. An onward referral to the appropriate community smoking cessation service for follow up will be required.

About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Essential qualifications and experience

• GCSE Grade D or equivalent level of qualification in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
• Evidence of recent learning or development in health
• Experience of providing direct patient care
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups
• Previous NHS Experience in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure in often stressful/emotional circumstances
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Respiratory Specialist Nursing and Services Lead, Saliny Santhosh, saliny.santhosh@jpaget.nhs.uk, 01493453423

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