Job summary
The post holder will provide specialist behavioural support and advice to smokers who want to quit. They will be expected to deliver support through established community groups, one to one and telephone interventions.
The post-holder will be expected to deliver within locally defined areas covering a number of clinics in a range of settings.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake local promotion of the service and engage with local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries and pharmacies ensuring high activity levels and service awareness.
The post- holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of client information and ensure timely input onto the bespoke smoking cessation database.
The post-holder will have strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, they will remain professionally accountable and responsible for services they deliver. The post will be driven by business and client need and require the post-holder to work evenings and Saturdays.
The post holder will work within clearly defined polices, work will be managed not supervised.
The duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive, but are set out to indicate the main areas of activity currently expected. The post holder will, therefore, be expected to adopt a flexible approach when the needs of the service require.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance inthedocuments right at the bottom.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance inthedocuments right at the bottom.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g. RGN, Counselling, CQSW , Or/and equivalent level of previous experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality, health related behaviour and change strategies
- Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Health Promotion qualification e.g. Certificate, WNB Diplomas, Open University
- Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change
- Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice wider tobacco control policy
- Knowledge of the Quit Manager system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting Or Experience of health education / one to one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- IT literate including Microsoft Office
- Use of keyboard and IT equipment for communication; report preparation etc
- Ability to plan efficiently
- Good people skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
- Group work skills
- Ability to write report producing clear communication of performance data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g. RGN, Counselling, CQSW , Or/and equivalent level of previous experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality, health related behaviour and change strategies
- Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Health Promotion qualification e.g. Certificate, WNB Diplomas, Open University
- Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change
- Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice wider tobacco control policy
- Knowledge of the Quit Manager system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting Or Experience of health education / one to one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- IT literate including Microsoft Office
- Use of keyboard and IT equipment for communication; report preparation etc
- Ability to plan efficiently
- Good people skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
- Group work skills
- Ability to write report producing clear communication of performance data
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).
