Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours per week - fixed term until 31 March 2026
Are you passionate about behaviour change? We have an exciting role
available at Yorkshire Smokefree as an advisor to help achieve our commitment
to reduce the prevalence
of smoking and tackling health inequalities for the people of Wakefield.
We are offering a flexible and varied role, training, working as part of
a dynamic team, hybrid working including some working from home, within the
community and on our newly commissioned stop smoking bus, generous pension and
holiday entitlement as well as working for a progressive and inclusive Trust.
There is potential for the post
to be extended beyond March 2026.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
We
are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to
work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be
considered alongside all other applications.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team in
Wakefield. The successful candidate will
deliver stop smoking advice and support to services users in a variety of
settings including face to face, telephone, groups and on a mobile health bus.
They must have experience of providing help, support, or counselling within a
one to one and group setting and have behaviour change experience.
Although
it is desirable to have an accredited Stop Smoking Intermediate Level 2
qualification or the equivalent NCSCT level 2 qualification, full training in
smoking cessation and behaviour change techniques will be provided.
If
you have good people skills the ability to support and motivate others and work
well in a team setting, we would like to hear from you.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
This post will
contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting
people to stop smoking. It focuses on
engaging with people in communities and offering them practical support to
change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals. The post holder will provide smoking
cessation advice and support to individuals and groups of people who want to
stop smoking.
Specifically
the post holder will:
Seek
out opportunities to develop and implement stop smoking services in a range of
health and community settings.
Promote
the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering
healthy lifestyle advice and support.
work with people to change their
behaviour to improve their health.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
This post will
contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting
people to stop smoking. It focuses on
engaging with people in communities and offering them practical support to
change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals. The post holder will provide smoking
cessation advice and support to individuals and groups of people who want to
stop smoking.
Specifically
the post holder will:
Seek
out opportunities to develop and implement stop smoking services in a range of
health and community settings.
Promote
the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering
healthy lifestyle advice and support.
work with people to change their
behaviour to improve their health.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (or to undertake within 3 months 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.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/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 on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
-
- 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
- Evidence of post-qualification stop smoking work.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion activities.
- Experience of working in Primary and secondary care settings.
Personal Attributes
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related studies OR substantial.
- successful experience of delivering stop smoking interventions in a range of settings.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Smoking Cessation Training Level 2 delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (or to undertake within 3 months 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.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/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 on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality issues.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing help, support and/or counselling on a one to one or group basis
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
-
- 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
- Evidence of post-qualification stop smoking work.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful health promotion activities.
- Experience of working in Primary and secondary care settings.
Personal Attributes
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related studies OR substantial.
- successful experience of delivering stop smoking interventions in a range of settings.
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.
