Job summary
SmokeFree Oxfordshire is the commissioned community stop smoking support to all residents across the county.
The Stop Smoking Advisor is central to the effective operation of the local team and will deliver client-led smoking cessation treatment via one-to-one, virtual and face-to-face appointment. You'll play a vital role in helping individuals transform their lives by quitting smoking and provide expert advice to empower people to overcome nicotine addiction and lead healthier lives.
Working in a dynamic and supportive environment, you'll engage with clients, develop personalised quit plans, and celebrate their successes. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in your community, helping people achieve their health goals and inspiring lasting change.
The role requires high levels of organisation, excellent communication skills, IT literacy and a positive approach to customer service. The successful candidate must have enthusiasm for helping others, have a clean driving licence and be willing to travel across Oxfordshire where necessary.
All of our team members undergo a rigorous training programme to ensure they are working to the highest standard and demonstrating evidence-based practice. Full training will be provided to ensure the post-holder is competent to support across a range of areas.
Main duties of the job
Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking so that they can make an informed choice regarding their treatment.
Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes.
Deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.
Deliver telephone and face-to-face support for clients.
Prescribe and distribute Nicotine Replacement Therapy products based on client needs.
Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness.
Accurately inputting and maintaining the service’s database systems.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Ensure a commitment to own personal development by attending all team meetings and training as required and keeping up to date with research and best practice.
An outgoing personality with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with a vast spectrum of individuals and interest groups.
Continue and build new partnerships with existing and new stakeholders.
Commitment for addressing healthcare inequalities, and successfully reach out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more.
Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload.
Deliver one to one, face-to-face clinics, which will have emphasis on supporting clients from local communities. These may be face to face or drop-in sessions.
Actively participate in promotional events which may include weekend working.
Work with local schools and colleges to understand and address smoking rates in young people.
Support the design and delivery of workshops. Presentations, and educational sessions in schools, community centres and other locations to promote the service.
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 are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates.
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
Job responsibilities
Stop Smoking Advisor
Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £26,300 | Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about helping people live healthier lives? Join our dedicated team as a Stop Smoking Advisor, delivering life-changing support across Oxfordshire.
What You’ll Do:
- Support clients with tailored quit plans and ongoing motivation
- Deliver weekly sessions (face-to-face, phone, and virtual)
- Conduct CO monitoring and prescribe Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- Drive and maintain the mobile clinic, reaching underserved areas
- Record outcomes accurately in line with NICE guidelines
- Support outreach events and health promotion in schools and communities
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in health promotion or advisory roles
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach
- Comfortable with IT systems and managing a caseload
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in local communities
- Be part of a friendly, mission-driven team
- Receive full training and ongoing support
We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates.
Apply today and help drive positive change one stop at a time!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stop Smoking Advisor
Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £26,300 | Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about helping people live healthier lives? Join our dedicated team as a Stop Smoking Advisor, delivering life-changing support across Oxfordshire.
What You’ll Do:
- Support clients with tailored quit plans and ongoing motivation
- Deliver weekly sessions (face-to-face, phone, and virtual)
- Conduct CO monitoring and prescribe Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- Drive and maintain the mobile clinic, reaching underserved areas
- Record outcomes accurately in line with NICE guidelines
- Support outreach events and health promotion in schools and communities
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in health promotion or advisory roles
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach
- Comfortable with IT systems and managing a caseload
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in local communities
- Be part of a friendly, mission-driven team
- Receive full training and ongoing support
We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates.
Apply today and help drive positive change one stop at a time!
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor
Essential
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health
- An understanding of health inequalities within the local area
- Knowledge of current trends in smoking and vaping among young people
- Ability to understand and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of people, tailoring support to meet their specific needs.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with a wide variety of people, making them feel comfortable and respected.
- IT skills and experience with data inputting
- Training will be provided, this role requires the successful candidate to undertake considerable online training including smoking cessation NCSCT level 2 training, safeguarding and other training as agreed with the line manager.
- Full Clean Driving Licence (no more than 3 points)
- The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics across Oxfordshire
Desirable
- A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour change models
- Proficiency in techniques like motivational interviewing to encourage behaviour change and support people in their journey to quit smoking
- Knowledge of the local area of Oxfordshire
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor
Essential
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health
- An understanding of health inequalities within the local area
- Knowledge of current trends in smoking and vaping among young people
- Ability to understand and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of people, tailoring support to meet their specific needs.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with a wide variety of people, making them feel comfortable and respected.
- IT skills and experience with data inputting
- Training will be provided, this role requires the successful candidate to undertake considerable online training including smoking cessation NCSCT level 2 training, safeguarding and other training as agreed with the line manager.
- Full Clean Driving Licence (no more than 3 points)
- The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics across Oxfordshire
Desirable
- A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour change models
- Proficiency in techniques like motivational interviewing to encourage behaviour change and support people in their journey to quit smoking
- Knowledge of the local area of Oxfordshire
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.
