Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS (31/03/2025) DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of an innovative and dynamic team, working within Help Me Quit smoking cessation service.
In this role you will support with the administration and engagement of Maternity, Community and secondary care clients/Patients, and be part of the wider team providing advice and support, to safely and sustainably, stop smoking.
Also working on Engagement events within the Community, Maternity and secondary care, working closely with stakeholders and partners.
Its a fantastic time to join the Swansea Bay Help Me Quit Team, we are a supportive and compassionate team, and are committed to development, innovation, safety and quality of our services, putting the patient at the centre is our top priority.
If you are ready for a new challenge/chapter in your career, we would welcome an application from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder may have contact with service users and will be expected to signpost/direct to the appropriate person/department.
o The post holder will facilitate bookings on behalf of HMQ Advisors as needed, including virtual sessions, and Help Me Quit for Baby (Maternity)
o Provide Very Brief Advice to members of the public, health professionals and others on subjects relating to smoking and smoking cessation.
o Work to ensuring that inpatients and/or outpatients who smoke are identified and offered evidence-based counselling and smoking cessation medications .
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitate engagement with hospital wards, departments and GP clusters, facilitating referrals into the HMQ service for individuals to quit smoking
Support local promotion of the HMQ service and engage with local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries and pharmacies ensuring high activity levels and service awareness
Support administration of the new Help Me Quit for Baby ( Maternity)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitate engagement with hospital wards, departments and GP clusters, facilitating referrals into the HMQ service for individuals to quit smoking
Support local promotion of the HMQ service and engage with local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries and pharmacies ensuring high activity levels and service awareness
Support administration of the new Help Me Quit for Baby ( Maternity)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in an administrative role
- Experience of dealing with confidentiality, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Working experience of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including use to Teams.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Good standard of education together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Word processing to RSA 111/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Familiarity with Quit manager digital platform
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational
- Knowledge of Help Me Quit Services in Wales
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in an administrative role
- Experience of dealing with confidentiality, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Working experience of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including use to Teams.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Good standard of education together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Word processing to RSA 111/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Familiarity with Quit manager digital platform
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational
- Knowledge of Help Me Quit Services in Wales
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).
