Job summary
Stop Smoking Adviser
Employer: Solutions4Health
Service: SmokeFreeLife Berkshire
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £26,332.80 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Full time (part time available)
At Solutions4Health, we are innovators with a purpose tackling health inequalities and supporting healthier lives for all. We're proud to deliver SmokeFreeLife Berkshire, the community stop smoking service commissioned across the county. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Stop Smoking Adviser to join our dedicated team.
As a Stop Smoking Adviser, you will:
Deliver one-to-one and group-based smoking cessation support (face-to-face, virtual, and telephone).
Create tailored quit plans based on individual client needs and goals.
Offer expert advice and motivation to empower people to quit smoking for good.
Celebrate client milestones and successes, reinforcing positive behaviour change.
Contribute to public health improvement in your local community.
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 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
Job responsibilities
Stop Smoking Adviser
Employer: Solutions4Health
Service: SmokeFreeLife Berkshire
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £26,332.80 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Full time (part time available)
At Solutions4Health, we are innovators with a purpose tackling health inequalities and supporting healthier lives for all. We're proud to deliver SmokeFreeLife Berkshire, the community stop smoking service commissioned across the county. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Stop Smoking Adviser to join our dedicated team.
As a Stop Smoking Adviser, you will:
Deliver one-to-one and group-based smoking cessation support (face-to-face, virtual, and telephone).
Create tailored quit plans based on individual client needs and goals.
Offer expert advice and motivation to empower people to quit smoking for good.
Celebrate client milestones and successes, reinforcing positive behaviour change.
Contribute to public health improvement in your local community.
You’ll bring:
A genuine interest in helping others improve their lives.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
IT literacy and comfort using digital systems for client management.
A proactive, positive attitude to customer service and teamwork.
A clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Bracknell and Berkshire as needed.
We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you’re a skilled nurse who’s ready to take the next step in sexual health – apply today and be part of something that matters.
If you're ready to help transform lives and support a SmokeFree Berkshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stop Smoking Adviser
Employer: Solutions4Health
Service: SmokeFreeLife Berkshire
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £26,332.80 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Full time (part time available)
At Solutions4Health, we are innovators with a purpose tackling health inequalities and supporting healthier lives for all. We're proud to deliver SmokeFreeLife Berkshire, the community stop smoking service commissioned across the county. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Stop Smoking Adviser to join our dedicated team.
As a Stop Smoking Adviser, you will:
Deliver one-to-one and group-based smoking cessation support (face-to-face, virtual, and telephone).
Create tailored quit plans based on individual client needs and goals.
Offer expert advice and motivation to empower people to quit smoking for good.
Celebrate client milestones and successes, reinforcing positive behaviour change.
Contribute to public health improvement in your local community.
You’ll bring:
A genuine interest in helping others improve their lives.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
IT literacy and comfort using digital systems for client management.
A proactive, positive attitude to customer service and teamwork.
A clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Bracknell and Berkshire as needed.
We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you’re a skilled nurse who’s ready to take the next step in sexual health – apply today and be part of something that matters.
If you're ready to help transform lives and support a SmokeFree Berkshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor
Essential
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- An understanding of health inequalities within the local area
- A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health
- 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
- Full clean driving licence
- The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics across Berkshire
Desirable
- A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour change models
- Knowledge of the local area of Berkshire
- Proficiency in techniques like motivational interviewing to encourage behaviour change and support people in their journey to quit smoking
Person Specification
Stop Smoking Advisor
Essential
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- An understanding of health inequalities within the local area
- A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health
- 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
- Full clean driving licence
- The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics across Berkshire
Desirable
- A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour change models
- Knowledge of the local area of Berkshire
- Proficiency in techniques like motivational interviewing to encourage behaviour change and support people in their journey to quit 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.
