Smoking Cessation Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Smoking Cessation Practitioner to provide intensive support to clients aiming to quit smoking. This role involves delivering personalized smoking cessation sessions, collaborating with other clinical staff for pharmacotherapy, and maintaining confidential client records. The ideal candidate is required to have professional qualifications in health or social care and relevant counselling credentials, along with experience in client-centered service delivery. A commitment to professional development and flexible working is also essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in health or social care like RGN, Diploma in Counselling, or relevant degree.
• Counselling qualification such as Certificate in Counselling or WNB Counselling Skills.
• Experience in client‑centred services in a health or social care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group smoking cessation support to clients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure pharmacotherapy provision.
• Keep accurate, confidential client records.

Skills

Client‑centred service provision

Organisation and time‑management skills

IT literacy

Knowledge of health‑related behaviour change

Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Education

Recognised professional qualification in health or social care

Counselling qualification

Job description

As a Smoking Cessation Practitioner, you will provide intensive behavioural support and advice to clients who want to stop smoking. You will work closely with other clinical staff and the wider HMQ team to ensure patients receive appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner to be part of the integrated smoking cessation service in the BCUHB area. You will positively influence smokers who seek support to quit, working effectively with other clinical staff to deliver pharmacotherapy and behavioural support.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver individual and group smoking cessation support to clients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and the HMQ team to ensure pharmacotherapy provision.
• Keep accurate, confidential client records.
• Work flexibly and help shape the development of the service.
• Attend further training in smoking cessation if required.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of services for a population of around 700,000. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Person Specification

Qualifications/knowledge

• Recognised professional qualification in health or social care (e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW, or a relevant degree) or equivalent experience.
• Counselling qualification such as a Certificate in Counselling or WNB Counselling Skills.

Experience

• Experience of providing client‑centred services in a health or social care setting.
• Experience delivering specialist smoking cessation support, including group settings.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Organisation and time‑management skills.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Record‑keeping on bespoke databases.
• Planning efficiency.
• Understanding of client confidentiality principles.
• Knowledge of health‑related behaviour change strategies and smoking cessation guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and local area policies.
• Knowledge of the Quit Manager system.
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
• Write reports with clear performance data communication.

Values and Preferences

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to agreed objectives.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Positive influence on others’ actions.
• Transport access.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel between sites.
• Non‑smoker or someone who has not smoked for over a year.
• Ability to carry resources.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year (pro‑rata).