Job summary
This
role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role
of the Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor is to support the delivery of
evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the
inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the
delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the
postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.
Training
will be given to ensure staff / applicants are equipped to deliver effective
services.
Main duties of the job
Motivate
and empower clients to make changes to address their addiction.
Explain to clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop
Smoking Service to enable them to make informed - choices.
Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these
include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support,
these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.
Work with other professionals to
embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care.
Maximise the impact of smoking
cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities.
To understand the analysis of
health and equalities data including service data identifying local need to
inform local service need.
Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective
services throughout a diverse range of community settings.
Lead peer support group sessions for
successful quitters following intervention to prevent relapse.
Provide evidence-based education in all
aspects of smoking cessation and behavioural change as well on-going
motivational support.
Work with individuals to set realistic
sustainable goals.
About us
ABL
is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an
experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate
about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health
care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
We
are a value`s driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities
and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like
the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you
share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to
peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to
support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to
help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will
include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is
essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a
team.
Training will be given to ensure staff / applicants are
equipped to deliver effective services.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Motivate
and empower clients to make changes to address their addiction.
Explain to clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop
Smoking Service to enable them to make informed - choices.
Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these
include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support,
these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.
Work with other professionals to
embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care.
Maximise the impact of smoking
cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities.
To understand the analysis of
health and equalities data including service data identifying local need to
inform local service need.
Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective
services throughout a diverse range of community settings.
Lead peer support group sessions for
successful quitters following intervention to prevent relapse.
Provide evidence-based education in all
aspects of smoking cessation and behavioural change as well on-going
motivational support.
Work with individuals to set realistic
sustainable goals.
Ensure all client and service records are up
to date, accurate and satisfy the ABL Health documentation policies.
You will be a
motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with significant
experience in smoking cessation or addiction.
This role will
be demanding as services develop and should become integrated in all settings.
It will be essential that you use your own judgement to prioritise competing
demands and workload effectively to specific timescales.
Duties and Responsibilities
This post will
work under the line management of the Head of Service. The role will be varied,
challenging, and rewarding as the service becomes embedded in all local
communities across the borough.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to
peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to
support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to
help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will
include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is
essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a
team.
Training will be given to ensure staff / applicants are
equipped to deliver effective services.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Motivate
and empower clients to make changes to address their addiction.
Explain to clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop
Smoking Service to enable them to make informed - choices.
Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these
include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support,
these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.
Work with other professionals to
embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care.
Maximise the impact of smoking
cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities.
To understand the analysis of
health and equalities data including service data identifying local need to
inform local service need.
Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective
services throughout a diverse range of community settings.
Lead peer support group sessions for
successful quitters following intervention to prevent relapse.
Provide evidence-based education in all
aspects of smoking cessation and behavioural change as well on-going
motivational support.
Work with individuals to set realistic
sustainable goals.
Ensure all client and service records are up
to date, accurate and satisfy the ABL Health documentation policies.
You will be a
motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with significant
experience in smoking cessation or addiction.
This role will
be demanding as services develop and should become integrated in all settings.
It will be essential that you use your own judgement to prioritise competing
demands and workload effectively to specific timescales.
Duties and Responsibilities
This post will
work under the line management of the Head of Service. The role will be varied,
challenging, and rewarding as the service becomes embedded in all local
communities across the borough.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills/knowledge to utilise computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Have a positive outlook with an ability to inspire confidence, provide vision and motivate people.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to influence using skills and knowledge.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these.
- Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences.
- Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate
- research and best practice.
- Knowledge of the wider tobacco control agenda
- Understanding of addiction
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the borough.
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change.
- Experience of working in community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher level education or health/social care/public health)/ professional qualification
Desirable
- NCSCT Practitioner
- Relevant degree
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills/knowledge to utilise computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Have a positive outlook with an ability to inspire confidence, provide vision and motivate people.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to influence using skills and knowledge.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these.
- Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences.
- Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate
- research and best practice.
- Knowledge of the wider tobacco control agenda
- Understanding of addiction
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the borough.
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change.
- Experience of working in community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher level education or health/social care/public health)/ professional qualification
Desirable
- NCSCT Practitioner
- Relevant degree
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.
