Job summary
19.5 hours per week
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to join the Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley Team to help
the service develop stop smoking opportunities and support people to stop
smoking within the Barnsley area. This post would be a great opportunity for
someone who is interested in making a difference to the people of Barnsley and
supporting the public health smoke free agenda.
We are
looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team.
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.
You will be
expected to work one evening as and when required and due to the nature of the
post you will be a current non-smoker.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
The development and promotion of the service in
Barnsley, including delivering stop smoking brief intervention training, is key
to the success of the service. This exciting opportunity will involve
working within many different specialist areas such as primary and secondary
care, routine and manual workers, clients with mental health issues and clients
from identified areas of deprivation as well as working with a wealth of
different health care professionals. There will be a requirement to work closely
with representatives within the wider Barnsley community.
Providing support to stop smoking is crucial in
addressing health inequalities and you will play an important role in tackling
these. With an understanding of the wider determinants of health, you will
empower people to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.
You will be
encouraged to contribute to how the service improves and develops keeping
things fresh and interesting.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for
skilled worker visa sponsorship under the updated UK government regulations
introduced following the Immigration White Paper on 12th May 2025.
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
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.
To
plan and deliver smoking cessation advice and support sessions, including
advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and
guidelines. This will involve individual,
telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues,
working closely with the central Yorkshire Smokefree telephonic Hub staff as
required.
Develop
individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on
assessed needs.
Provide information to people about stopping
smoking and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.
Provide
general health and lifestyle advice and support to people using the service
e.g. healthy eating, physical activity, stress management. This will include individual and group based
interventions, signposting and referring to other health, community and
voluntary services.
Responsible
for the delivery of stop smoking support to specific client groups (e.g
pregnant women, routine and manual workers).
Deliver
very brief, brief and awareness training in stopping smoking as required.
To
be involved in practice awareness raising sessions in Primary Care, Secondary
Care and Community settings.
To
be involved in the role out of Quit Manager training for internal staff and
advisors within Primary Care, Secondary Care and Community settings.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
To
plan and deliver smoking cessation advice and support sessions, including
advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and
guidelines. This will involve individual,
telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues,
working closely with the central Yorkshire Smokefree telephonic Hub staff as
required.
Develop
individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on
assessed needs.
Provide information to people about stopping
smoking and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols.
Provide
general health and lifestyle advice and support to people using the service
e.g. healthy eating, physical activity, stress management. This will include individual and group based
interventions, signposting and referring to other health, community and
voluntary services.
Responsible
for the delivery of stop smoking support to specific client groups (e.g
pregnant women, routine and manual workers).
Deliver
very brief, brief and awareness training in stopping smoking as required.
To
be involved in practice awareness raising sessions in Primary Care, Secondary
Care and Community settings.
To
be involved in the role out of Quit Manager training for internal staff and
advisors within Primary Care, Secondary Care and Community settings.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we 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.
Person Specification
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
