Job summary
Are
you passionate about the benefits of stopping smoking and supporting people to
improve their health and wellbeing?
We
have an exciting new role based in Primary Care Networks to proactively
identify people who may benefit from stopping smoking and supporting them on
their journey to becoming smoke free.
This role will include identifying, contacting and
supporting patients, keeping accurate records of all contact and making onward
referrals where this is most appropriate. The role will also have an element of
awareness raising both with staff and the wider community.
Vision
Ensuring viable GP services remain at the heart of
local communities, providing sustainable and high-quality patient-focussed
healthcare
Mission
Statement
Enhance and
sustain existing services to benefit patients and practices
2 x Fixed term 6 month roles (with a view to extended by
12 months subject to evaluation & additional funding)
Main duties of the job
Motivate, empower and
support people to make an attempt to stop smoking.
Use the primary care
clinical systems to identify smokers from agreed target cohorts and proactively
contact them to offer support in making a quit attempt.
Provide brief advice
on smoking and explain the range of support options that are available
(including self help resources, Swap to Stop scheme, in-practice support
services and referral to the specialist Yorkshire Smoke Free Calderdale
service) to enable people to make informed choices.
One
post will be delivering high quality evidence-based stop smoking interventions
in accordance with the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
(NCSCT) Standard Treatment Programme. (F2F& by telephone). With
a view to the second postholder doing this if the project is extended.
About us
Pennine GP Alliance is a
membership body of 20 General Practices working together to sustain &
support the delivery of primary care to the people of Calderdale.
Out & about in Calderdale we
are represented by over 90 additional clinical & non-clinical staff from
Clinical Pharmacists to Care Co-ordinators. Working across the District
delivering services & support to patients, Primary Care Networks &
General Practices.
We pride ourselves on being a
supportive employer. We encourage everyone in the team to listen, learn &
lead in order to create the best outcomes for our GP members & ultimately
the people of Calderdale. In addition we are committed to supporting you in
your own professional development.
Working with our General
Practice members & Primary Care Networks our team works proactively in
creating new solutions & delivery methods to support our GPs in responding
to the challenges & needs of delivering resilient & outstanding primary
care. Creativity & innovation is always at the heart of our delivery as we
respond to the ever-changing health & social care needs of our local
people. You will play a key part in making this happen.
Employee benefits: Generous
salary package & annual leave (min of 27 days plus 8 bank holidays (up to
33 days if previous NHS employment can be evidenced) Good pension scheme (10%
employer contribution) Diverse workforce Flexible working Excellent development
opportunities Health & wellbeing support Staff discounts & recognition
scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Adhere to agreed protocols
and procedures to issue stop smoking products to people via a voucher scheme,
including delivery of the national Swap to Stop programme.
Follow up with
patients in accordance with service protocols to enable outcomes (e.g.
successful and unsuccessful quit attempts) to be recorded and to provide
ongoing motivational and behaviour change advice and support.
Respond effectively
and in a timely manner to referrals made by other members of the practice / PCN
team.
Keep and maintain
accurate patient records using both the primary care clinical systems and Quit
Manager software.
Support the Project
Manager to complete the required reporting on project activity for the project
funders.
To work closely with
and access on-going professional support from Specialist Advisors at Yorkshire
Smokefree Calderdale
To work with
communities in order to increase understanding of stop smoking benefits and
explore the values of delivering stop smoking services in community settings.
Undertake all
required training to ensure that the smoking cessation support provided to
patients is both safe and effective.
While
the majority of this work will be within normal working hours, there will be
some evening work in order to adapt to patient need and ensure service success.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation,
national and local policies, and issues in relation to the specific client
group, mental health, and community care delivery.
To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and
to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all
relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this.
To ensure that all duties are carried out to the
highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within
the work area.
To comply with all relevant policies, procedures,
and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and
Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in
these.
To comply at all times with
the PGPAs Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to
respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and PGPA
business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable
information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff is responsible for
ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and
fit for the purposes for which it is intended.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Adhere to agreed protocols
and procedures to issue stop smoking products to people via a voucher scheme,
including delivery of the national Swap to Stop programme.
Follow up with
patients in accordance with service protocols to enable outcomes (e.g.
successful and unsuccessful quit attempts) to be recorded and to provide
ongoing motivational and behaviour change advice and support.
Respond effectively
and in a timely manner to referrals made by other members of the practice / PCN
team.
Keep and maintain
accurate patient records using both the primary care clinical systems and Quit
Manager software.
Support the Project
Manager to complete the required reporting on project activity for the project
funders.
To work closely with
and access on-going professional support from Specialist Advisors at Yorkshire
Smokefree Calderdale
To work with
communities in order to increase understanding of stop smoking benefits and
explore the values of delivering stop smoking services in community settings.
Undertake all
required training to ensure that the smoking cessation support provided to
patients is both safe and effective.
While
the majority of this work will be within normal working hours, there will be
some evening work in order to adapt to patient need and ensure service success.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation,
national and local policies, and issues in relation to the specific client
group, mental health, and community care delivery.
To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and
to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all
relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this.
To ensure that all duties are carried out to the
highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within
the work area.
To comply with all relevant policies, procedures,
and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and
Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in
these.
To comply at all times with
the PGPAs Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to
respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and PGPA
business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable
information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff is responsible for
ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and
fit for the purposes for which it is intended.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
- Significant experience in community development work or in working with people to change their behaviour
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- software ie: Word, Outlook, Excel
Desirable
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
- Evidence of post-qualification stop smoking work
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion activities
- Experience of delivering personalised care, involving patients in care planning.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related studies OR substantial successful experience of delivering health and wellbeing support
- Smoking Cessation Training successful completion of Level 2 training delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (or to undertake within 1 month of starting in post)
- Willing to undertake training and development as required to carry out duties of the post
Desirable
- Specific training on healthy lifestyle activities e.g. healthy eating, physical activity etc.
- Motivational interviewing training
Other requirements
Essential
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours when team / service requires including evenings and weekends
- Current non-smoker due to nature of post
- Proven track record of reliability
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of human behaviour in relation to making healthy lifestyle changes
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate own work
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work independently and think for themselves.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and be supportive team member.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues
- Resilience, and the ability to know when to ask for help.
Desirable
- Knowledge of existing smoking cessation services
- Advanced Information technology skills
- Knowledge of the basic principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.
- Basic understanding of audit and evaluation.
- Training skills.
- Experience of using QuitManager or an electronic clinical record system.
- Able to use clinical record systems such as SystmOne and EMIS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
- Significant experience in community development work or in working with people to change their behaviour
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- software ie: Word, Outlook, Excel
Desirable
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
- Evidence of post-qualification stop smoking work
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion activities
- Experience of delivering personalised care, involving patients in care planning.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related studies OR substantial successful experience of delivering health and wellbeing support
- Smoking Cessation Training successful completion of Level 2 training delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (or to undertake within 1 month of starting in post)
- Willing to undertake training and development as required to carry out duties of the post
Desirable
- Specific training on healthy lifestyle activities e.g. healthy eating, physical activity etc.
- Motivational interviewing training
Other requirements
Essential
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours when team / service requires including evenings and weekends
- Current non-smoker due to nature of post
- Proven track record of reliability
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of human behaviour in relation to making healthy lifestyle changes
- Good knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice in smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and the benefits of quitting
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate own work
- Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work independently and think for themselves.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and be supportive team member.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues
- Resilience, and the ability to know when to ask for help.
Desirable
- Knowledge of existing smoking cessation services
- Advanced Information technology skills
- Knowledge of the basic principles of health promotion and issues of health inequality.
- Basic understanding of audit and evaluation.
- Training skills.
- Experience of using QuitManager or an electronic clinical record system.
- Able to use clinical record systems such as SystmOne and EMIS.
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.
