Public Health Officer

Nations Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Central Bedfordshire is seeking a motivated Public Health Officer to provide support for smoking cessation. This role requires strong communication skills and a degree-level education or equivalent experience. You will engage with clients to create personalized quit plans and monitor their progress. The position is hybrid, involving both office and community work. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this position, along with a commitment to improving public health.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving outcomes and committed to enhancing service delivery.
• Understanding of health inequalities and experience with diverse populations.
• Experience in stop smoking lifestyle change support.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care to individuals aiming to quit smoking.
• Develop personalised quit plans for clients.
• Offer guidance on nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs).

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivating people

Strong presentation skills

Facilitation skills

IT skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Hybrid - Health

Job location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom

Employer: Central Bedfordshire Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Candidate must commit to full time role 37 hours a week and with flexibility to work minimum 1 day a week in the evening. Candidates must be able to drive and have full use of a car as there will be travel across the three local authorities. Must be able to attend the CBC office once a week usually on a Tuesday. Training will be provided. Candidates will need to be DBS checked.

Central Bedfordshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Officer to join our new Choose You team, helping to improve the quality of life for residents of Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes.

You will be responsible for providing stop smoking support for members of the public and will have a caseload of clients, who you will support in person, via telephone and over Teams.

You will be an integral part of a progressive Public Health team dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be provided with opportunities for training to perform this role and continue your own personal development.

The role may also include some delivery of support for residents on weekends or evenings, both virtually and face-to-face.

Find your greatness by helping us to deliver better services to the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care to individuals aiming to quit smoking, including behavioural support and motivational interviewing.
• Develop personalised quit plans, including setting a quit date, identifying triggers and coping strategies.
• Offer guidance on nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and other stop-smoking medications, ensuring safe and effective use.
• Monitor client progress through regular follow-ups and adapt support based on their needs and challenges.
• Maintain accurate client records in accordance with confidentiality policies and service guidelines.
• Deliver one-to-one sessions or groups in the community, healthcare, or virtual settings to support smoking cessation.
• Promote smoking cessation services within communities and liaise with other healthcare professionals to encourage referrals.
• Stay updated on smoking cessation research and guidelines to ensure evidence-based support is consistently provided.
• Provide information and feedback to support the ongoing development of the service.

Qualifications and Experience

• We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about improving outcomes, committed to enhancing service delivery and have:
• Excellent communication skills and a talent for motivating people.
• Degree-level education and/or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Understanding of health inequalities and experience working with diverse populations, including ethnic minorities and individuals from deprived areas.
• Experience delivering and co-ordinating service delivery and experience in stop smoking lifestyle change support.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and work effectively autonomously and within a team.
• Demonstrable ability to be organised, prioritise your workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and IT skills.
• This role requires some travel; you must be able to drive, have access to a vehicle and hold a full valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the 3 local authority areas which is Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Bedford.