Job summary
Do you have the confidence to help people to quit smoking?Are you passionate about improving people's health, and feel that you can support and enable people to make the change to a smokefree life?Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with local people and groups to provide a highly effective and successful stop smoking service for anyone who would like extrasupport to go smokefree, and we're looking for a new member of the team to work in our Team.You'll be part of a friendly and dynamic team offering one-to-one and group sessions for people who want to quit smoking. Our philosophy is to support, encourage and enable people to gosmokefree, with no judgements and no lectures, so you'll need to be at ease with talking to people from a range of ages and backgrounds, and have the ability to provide them with the supportthey need. You'll also be involved in planning sessions and promoting the service by attending community events, so confidence is key! If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to theOne You Kent programme we would love to hear from you. Full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
One YOU Smoke Free Advisers offer specialist support to those clients ready to quit smoking, primarily leading skilled 1-1 support via face to face appointments, telephone, and MS Teams butalso offer rolling group sessions in their locality. The role will contribute and deliver against commissioned outcomes and measures working with a variety of local partners and key stakeholders.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 16th January 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 16th January 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Diploma or Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent experience. (see below). Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths). NCSCT Training and assessment programme and all additional modules
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification RSPH level 3 or equivalent Level 2 Stop Smoking training RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working within community settings and/ or with vulnerable groups in public health or a health or social care setting Experience of providing direct care and support to individuals and/or groups of individuals. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations. Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (Easy-Pay / E-roster (EOL)/ TAPS)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working within community settings and working with vulnerable groups within a public health field Experience of delivering behaviour change or motivational interview techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Public Health issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care. Knowledge of up to date practice in relation to smoking.
Desirable
- Good knowledge and skills of various software packages. E.g. dietary analysis
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Good IT skills. Ability to contribute to analysis of databases to stated criteria
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Diploma or Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent experience. (see below). Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths). NCSCT Training and assessment programme and all additional modules
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification RSPH level 3 or equivalent Level 2 Stop Smoking training RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working within community settings and/ or with vulnerable groups in public health or a health or social care setting Experience of providing direct care and support to individuals and/or groups of individuals. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations. Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (Easy-Pay / E-roster (EOL)/ TAPS)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working within community settings and working with vulnerable groups within a public health field Experience of delivering behaviour change or motivational interview techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Public Health issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care. Knowledge of up to date practice in relation to smoking.
Desirable
- Good knowledge and skills of various software packages. E.g. dietary analysis
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Good IT skills. Ability to contribute to analysis of databases to stated criteria
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
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).
