Job summary
Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale have an exciting opportunity
for a 30 hour band 4 role for a one year fixed term contract, starting from the
date of recruitment, with the focus on smoking and mental health. This post is
funded through the government grant (Stopping the Start), additional funding
given to local authorities to support current smokers to quit smoking.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in
a community mental health setting and be able to demonstrate a desire to work
in the stop smoking service with this cohort of clients. Training will be given
to enable you to meet the demands of the post.
We are a successful team,
friendly, forward-thinking and passionate about what we do. You will be
supported in this role and believe this is a great opportunity.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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.
Main duties of the job
The main aim of this post is to undertake activities to increase
the number of smokers using mental health services to access support to quit.
The successful applicant will have experience of providing
help, support or counselling and have skills in behaviour change techniques. You
will manage your own workload and clinics, delivering stop smoking support to
clients in community settings, both face to face and telephone. You will have
excellent communication skills, enabling you to work alongside partner services
to support delivery of training to promote the service and the benefits of
quitting.
With a background in mental health services, you will use
your knowledge and skills to support smokers through their quit journey,
liaising with the relevant services, and provide on-going support to stay
stopped on discharge from hospital. You will act as a source of information and
advice for the team regarding mental health services and contribute to the
evaluation of this work.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements)set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
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.
For full job description please see attached information.
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.
For full job description please see attached information.
Person Specification
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
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).
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
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.
Person Specification
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
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).
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
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.
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.
