Job summary
This is an exciting role funded to primarily focus on Treating Tobacco Dependency (TTD) amongst in-patients and facilitate access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
As a Health Coach you will work with patients to provide advice and information on the impact of smoking on their health and medical treatment, and use behaviour change interventions to motivate patients to consider the use of NRT. Health Coaches work holistically to address lifestyle choices and health behaviours.
Main duties of the job
The Treating Tobacco Dependency service falls within the Trust's Health Inequalities Programme. You will champion Personalised Care principles in clinical settings and amongst clinical colleagues and focus on 'what matters most to patients', work holistically and in a person-centred way, while identifying and tackling the barriers patients face when trying to maintain positive behaviour change. You will also signpost patients to community services when appropriate.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a team to deliver a holistic Treating Tobacco Dependency Service
Keep accurate records and assist with monitoring and reporting requirements
Support the Trusts Health Inequalities Programme and BSW Health Inequalities Strategy
Promote Personalised Care across the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a team to deliver a holistic Treating Tobacco Dependency Service
Keep accurate records and assist with monitoring and reporting requirements
Support the Trusts Health Inequalities Programme and BSW Health Inequalities Strategy
Promote Personalised Care across the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience in health and social care.
- Proven experience of working with resilience with people who have care or support needs.
- Confident in the use of the Microsoft suite of applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, which can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences
Desirable
- Experience of providing health-related interventions (i.e. smoking cessation, diabetes)
- Health Coach Qualification or equivalent experience in a Personalised Care role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, which can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience in health and social care.
- Proven experience of working with resilience with people who have care or support needs.
- Confident in the use of the Microsoft suite of applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, which can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences
Desirable
- Experience of providing health-related interventions (i.e. smoking cessation, diabetes)
- Health Coach Qualification or equivalent experience in a Personalised Care role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, which can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
