Head of Stop Smoking Outreach & Services

NHS Jobs; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a capable leader to head the Kent Specialist Stop Smoking Outreach Service, directing a team of stop smoking advisors and an administrator. You will oversee service development, performance, and partnerships with primary and secondary care, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions for priority groups.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight, and effective communication with stakeholders to sustain referrals and service improvements across Kent.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader of health and wellbeing services across community settings.
• Ability to motivate and support teams to achieve high standards.
• Skilled in designing, delivering and evaluating outcomes in complex health systems.
• Strong communication with clients, staff, volunteers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of stop smoking advisors and an administrator across Kent.
• Oversee delivery of the Kent Specialist Stop Smoking Outreach Service and ensure KPI achievement.
• Coordinate internal performance reviews, data reporting, and governance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a capable leader to head the Kent Specialist Stop Smoking Outreach Service, directing a team of stop smoking advisors and an administrator. You will oversee service development, performance, and partnerships with primary and secondary care, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions for priority groups.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight, and effective communication with stakeholders to sustain referrals and service improvements across Kent.