Smoking Cessation Specialist — 12-Month Fixed Term

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Edinburgh seeks a Tobacco Control Practitioner to support smoking cessation efforts. This role, fixed term for 12 months, involves engaging with individuals and partners to enhance outcomes. Key responsibilities include delivering cessation services and influencing the healthcare workforce. Candidates must have effective communication skills, a PVG Scheme membership, and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity in health services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivering smoking cessation services.
• Ability to engage with various partners to enhance service outcomes.
• PVG Scheme membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct smoking cessation services to individuals and groups.
• Engage partners to improve performance of Quit Your Way services.
• Influence healthcare workers and agencies to enhance service engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Partnership working

Job description

A public health organization in Edinburgh seeks a Tobacco Control Practitioner to support smoking cessation efforts. This role, fixed term for 12 months, involves engaging with individuals and partners to enhance outcomes. Key responsibilities include delivering cessation services and influencing the healthcare workforce. Candidates must have effective communication skills, a PVG Scheme membership, and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity in health services.