Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and passionate Smoking and Wellbeing Practitioners to develop and deliver support to smokers admitted to hospital sites within Hywel Dda. There are 2 part time 20 hour vacancies one in Glangwili and one in Bronglais.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a friendly, committed, innovative and dynamic Health Improvement and Wellbeing Team improving population health within the Public Health Directorate at Hywel Dda.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will work collaboratively with patients and Health Board staff involved in their care, to deliver a specialist smoking cessation service based within the main hospital sites in Hywel Dda. The post holders will be required to deliver empathetic, individually tailored, high quality, evidence based, support and guidance to inpatients, outpatients and their families as well as Health Board staff.
The Post holders will also be responsible for advising prescribers about nicotine replacement therapy for inpatients via drug charts and outpatients via community pharmacy. Training staff in brief advice, identifying and referring smokers on admission and the use of Nicotine replacement therapy will be a key feature of the role.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/01/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/01/2026
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nursing, Health, Education, Psychology, additional or related areas relevant to the subject e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW , Behavioural change qualification
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g. Certificate in Counselling, WNB counselling Skills.
- National Centre for smoking Cessation Training - (NCSCT) Advisor training
- Accredited Health Coach
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public.
- Experience dealing with confidential, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
- Experience of working in a hospital or social care setting
- Experience in working with Smokers, or in supporting behaviour change across other lifestyle factors.
Desirable
- Research experience.
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of health education, one-to-one counselling/ health coaching on health issues
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nursing, Health, Education, Psychology, additional or related areas relevant to the subject e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW , Behavioural change qualification
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g. Certificate in Counselling, WNB counselling Skills.
- National Centre for smoking Cessation Training - (NCSCT) Advisor training
- Accredited Health Coach
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public.
- Experience dealing with confidential, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
- Experience of working in a hospital or social care setting
- Experience in working with Smokers, or in supporting behaviour change across other lifestyle factors.
Desirable
- Research experience.
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of health education, one-to-one counselling/ health coaching on health issues
Language skills
Desirable
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).
