Job summary
The selected stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver) will motivate and support clients to achieve their desired goal of stopping smoking by providing it in a mobile clinic setting. The candidate will devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.
The selected candidate will be required to drive the mobile unit to various locations across Oxfordshire to reach the deprived community and will take responsibility for the mobile unit ensuring that day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle is arranged, and that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy state.
Main duties of the job
Offer consultations from the mobile unit setting & explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that theycan make an informed choice to stop smoking
Explain what the service offers (Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Medications & Vape as well as weekly behavioral support) and enable client to choose best option for their tailored service
Manage conflict effectively either in a group setting or with individual clients.
The advisor may potentially be required to work with complex health needs in relation to behaviour change.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings and training sessions.
To actively participate in promotional and campaigning events like No Smoking Day or Stoptober across the year
About us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Job description
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Stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver) - Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
We are currently seeking a dedicated Stop Smoking Advisor to join our team in Oxford, Oxfordshire. You will play a crucial role in our mission to help individuals quit smoking and improve their overall health and well-being.
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
The selected stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver) will motivate and support clients to achieve their desired goal of stopping smoking by providing it in a mobile clinic setting. The candidate will devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.
The selected candidate will be required to drive the mobile unit to various locations across Oxfordshire to reach the deprived community and will take responsibility for the mobile unit ensuring that day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle is arranged, and that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy state.
If you are passionate about helping others lead healthier lives and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Stop Smoking Advisor in Oxford, Oxfordshire!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver) - Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
We are currently seeking a dedicated Stop Smoking Advisor to join our team in Oxford, Oxfordshire. You will play a crucial role in our mission to help individuals quit smoking and improve their overall health and well-being.
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
The selected stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver) will motivate and support clients to achieve their desired goal of stopping smoking by providing it in a mobile clinic setting. The candidate will devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.
The selected candidate will be required to drive the mobile unit to various locations across Oxfordshire to reach the deprived community and will take responsibility for the mobile unit ensuring that day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle is arranged, and that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy state.
If you are passionate about helping others lead healthier lives and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Stop Smoking Advisor in Oxford, Oxfordshire!
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver)
Essential
- Have a drivers license
- Relevant experience in a health or sales promotion environment.
- Experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets
- Ability to work weekends regularly and evenings occasionally or regularly.
- Flexibility to work across Oxfordshire
- Speak, write and read English clearly and fluently
- Motivated and friendly individual with the ability to communicate to all people in the community
- Must be non-smoker
- Relevant IT Skills
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant knowledge/experience in a health promotion environment.
- Experience in smoking cessation advice or equivalent health improvement environment.
- Knowledge of the problems faced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community.
- Familiarity of local areas
- Knowledge of Stop Smoking and tobacco control policies.
- Experience of understanding evaluation and monitoring
- Knowledge of behaviour change models.
- Smoking cessation qualification NCSCT.
- Speak different languages (Polish, Urdu, Spanish, Arabic or other)
- Experience of driving a van or bigger vehicles
- Relevant IT skills-proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Be able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Passion for helping people to make positive changes
- Empathetic towards others thoughts and feelings
- Proactive in starting discussions around stopping smoking
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor (Mobile Clinic Unit Driver)
Essential
- Have a drivers license
- Relevant experience in a health or sales promotion environment.
- Experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets
- Ability to work weekends regularly and evenings occasionally or regularly.
- Flexibility to work across Oxfordshire
- Speak, write and read English clearly and fluently
- Motivated and friendly individual with the ability to communicate to all people in the community
- Must be non-smoker
- Relevant IT Skills
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant knowledge/experience in a health promotion environment.
- Experience in smoking cessation advice or equivalent health improvement environment.
- Knowledge of the problems faced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community.
- Familiarity of local areas
- Knowledge of Stop Smoking and tobacco control policies.
- Experience of understanding evaluation and monitoring
- Knowledge of behaviour change models.
- Smoking cessation qualification NCSCT.
- Speak different languages (Polish, Urdu, Spanish, Arabic or other)
- Experience of driving a van or bigger vehicles
- Relevant IT skills-proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Be able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Passion for helping people to make positive changes
- Empathetic towards others thoughts and feelings
- Proactive in starting discussions around stopping smoking
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.
