Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE
Our Stop Smoking Practitioners deliver one
to one and group stop smoking interventions virtual clinics.
The post holder will be required to work
flexibly across as required ensuring their skills, expertise and knowledge are
fully utilised.
This
post will:
Plan
and deliver evidence-based stop smoking advice and support.
Develop
and improve accessibility of the Everyone Health Stop Smoking Services through
the pro-active promotion of the smoking cessation programmes and referral
pathways amongst primary and secondary care services, other key health care
providers, allied professionals, community development initiatives, local
agencies and the general public.
Provide
ongoing support to a caseload of referrals, supporting each quit attempt in
line with national and company standards.
Contribute
to the planning, delivery and development of the stop smoking service including
specific project work.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
In
conjunction with the delivery team lead plan and deliver an appropriate and
accessible cessation service within the delivery team area.
Provide
cessation support including one to one and group support, assessing clients
suitability for Stop Smoking treatments.
Adhere
to service protocols and procedures in relation to the provision of supportive
pharmacotherapy medication.
Collate
accurate clinical records in line with national PHE/NCSCT requirements and
inputting data into the service web-based database in a timely and professional
manner.
To
support the service in delivering key performance indicators and activity as
set out within the service specification.
Support
the delivery of promotion activity across the services in line with the service
marketing strategy.
Routine
maintenance and the checking and calibration of carbon monoxide monitors in
line with service schedules to ensure validity of quits in line with department
of health guidelines.
Work
flexibly to provide a coordinated service across the localities to meet the
needs of the client group. This will include work in the evening and some work
on weekends where required.
Maintain
up to date clinical knowledge, undertake evidence-based practice and promote
the use of new and innovative practice.
In
conjunction with delivery team lead, conduct analysis and evaluation of
designated programmes to improve the quality of service.
Be
responsible for identifying issues or concerns to line manager, so that
appropriate action can be taken
Contribute
to ongoing needs assessment, audit and other governance programmes in relation
to activities as part of the health improvement agenda.
To
contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of smoking cessation
training.
To take
responsibility for own professional development in accordance with the outcomes
from the annual development review, in order to meet the requirements of the
Knowledge and Skills Framework and appraisal system
Responsible
for accurate uploading of own client data onto database whilst ensuring client
confidentiality.
Ensure
follow up of clients is done in line with service protocol
To
utilise a range of complex motivational, influencing and negotiating skills to
increase clients motivation and adherence to stop smoking.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. SKILLS & ABILITIES
A
commitment to continuous service improvement with expert insight into patients
needs, so that all patients receive high quality care.
Understanding
of harmful effects of smoking, smoking as an addiction behaviour, withdrawal
and relapse
Clear
understanding of the range and appropriate use of different smoking cessation
interventions
Passionate
about putting patients first and delivering a high-quality service.
Proven
ability to relate, motivate and confidently engage individuals in activities
and discussion as part of a group and in 1-2-1 situations.
Emotionally
sensitive and empathetic to members of the public who wish to improve their
health
Ability
to work independently and manage own workload; able to work effectively and
supportively as a team member.
Able to
remain positive and constructive under pressure
Sound
interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with all levels of
colleagues, including effective partnerships with other agencies and service
providers.
Evidence
of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality
health outcomes.
Good
presentation of self: enthusiastic, innovative and flexible. Self-motivated,
committed and conscientious
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate
with a wide range of individuals including participants, colleagues and
external partners.
Ability
to organise and run training sessions
Proven
planning, organisational, timekeeping and evaluation skills.
Ability
to organise, monitor and check work to ensure no element of a task is left
unfinished.
Knowledge
of maintaining records and monitoring system.
Ability
to use generic software packages.
Be
confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint,
Excel and Outlook.
