Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner Tobacco Dependency Outreach

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner in Gloucester. The role involves delivering targeted outreach and personalized support to help residents quit smoking. Candidates should have experience in smoking cessation and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £26,000 to £28,000 a year with full-time hours, flexible working patterns, and opportunities to engage with priority communities and promote health equity.

Qualifications

• Experience in smoking cessation or addiction services.
• Knowledge of behaviour change models.
• Ability to manage own caseload/workload without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions.
• Manage an active caseload and provide personalised support.
• Lead peer support groups to prevent relapse.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Behaviour change techniques

Effective communication

Client engagement

Education

Higher level education in health improvement/public health/social care

Job description

Job Summary

ABL Health has expanded the Gloucestershire Healthy Lifestyle Service with a new Tobacco Dependency Outreach Service, supporting residents to stop smoking through community-based, evidence-led interventions. The Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner will deliver targeted outreach and personalised behavioural support within one of our specialist pathways: substance misuse, homelessness and temporary accommodation, LGBTQIA+ communities and other priority groups, or social housing and the Polish community. They will generate referrals, provide one-to-one support, and recommend appropriate nicotine replacement therapy.

Grounded in the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) programme, the postholder will complete relevant training to ensure high‑quality, consistent support. The role focuses on delivering accessible and equitable stop smoking services, particularly in areas of high health need and among groups who may face additional barriers to healthcare.

Working closely with local partners, the practitioner will help shape culturally responsive outreach services for priority communities. The postholder must be flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service targets and supporting residents towards a smoke‑free future.

Main Duties of the Job

In this role, you will support priority communities by delivering evidence‑based stop smoking interventions, using motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change techniques to help clients make sustainable quits and reduce health inequalities. You will manage an active caseload, provide personalised support across community settings, lead peer groups, engage at outreach events, and work collaboratively with professionals to embed smoking cessation into routine care. You will maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding and risk procedures, contribute to service improvements, and uphold ABL’s values through professional practice, reflective learning, and positive client engagement. This is a varied, fast‑paced role requiring strong organisation, effective communication, and a proactive, compassionate approach.

About Us

ABL is an exciting fast‑paced, growing community health organisation. As a CQC registered provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence‑based, innovative, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.

Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: E0343-25-0019abl827b

Job Location

Suite 3D Third Floor Eastgate House 121-131 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PX

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Specialism, Client Support & Service Delivery

Have experience of working with one of the following key priority groups: substance misuse, homelessness, living in temporary accommodation or permanent social housing, the Polish community, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Be competent in motivational interviewing / health coaching and behaviour change practice to motivate, empower, and support clients from priority communities to make positive behavioural changes to address their smoking addiction and reduce health inequalities.

Deliver evidence‑based stop smoking interventions (one‑to‑ones in community settings, community groups, telephone and online support), behaviour change and ongoing motivational support in line with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.

Have effective communication and people skills and the ability to engage with service users and support them to make sustainable quits.

Be competent in delivering personalised care, ensuring interventions are tailored to the needs and preferences of the individual.

Maintain current knowledge of evidence‑based practice and integrate new research into service delivery.

Engage and recruit potential clients at promotional and community events.

Manage an active client caseload ensuring continuity of care by providing administrative support for appointment scheduling, confirmations, cancellations and follow‑ups.

Lead peer support groups to increase peoples confidence and motivation to quit smoking and to prevent relapse for successful quitters.

Work collaboratively with other professionals to embed smoking cessation within routine client care.

Attend regular Stop Smoking Service meetings and relevant training (internal and external).

Analyse health and equalities data to identify local needs to inform service delivery.

Identify opportunities for service development and continuous improvement.

Provide high‑quality, efficient and cost‑effective support across diverse community settings.

Support and contribute to ABL Health corporate initiatives as needed.

2. Professional Standards, Records & Monitoring

Demonstrate commitment to ABL’s Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic goals, ensuring these guide service planning and delivery.

Always maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Maintain professional knowledge, development and reflective practice.

Ensure all service users and visitors have a positive experience and address inappropriate behaviour promptly.

Ensure effective risk management and safeguarding practices, escalating concerns appropriately.

Support the Project Service Lead in performance management through reporting and service monitoring.

Record, monitor and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date client and service records using the ABL Health data system in line with documentation policies.

Ensure all records are accurate and compliant with organisational policies.

Attend required meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and meet key deadlines.

Contribute effectively to team meetings, supervision, and service planning.

3. Personal Qualities

You will be a motivated, passionate, organised and proactive individual with significant experience in smoking cessation or addiction services. This is a demanding and rewarding role within a developing service, requiring strong judgement, prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing demands effectively.

Uphold a professional appearance, maintain an organised working environment, and model ABL’s values.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Higher level education in health improvement/public health/social care and/or experience working within smoking cessation, other addiction or behaviour change interventions.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• NCSCT Practitioner.

Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge of behaviour change models and how to integrate these into practice when supporting people to overcome addictive behaviours.
• Experience of engagement work with key partners within the community.
• Experience of working in community settings.
• Experience of prioritising and managing own caseload/workload without day‑to‑day supervision.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate research and best practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name: ABL Health Ltd

Address: Suite 3D Third Floor Eastgate House 121-131 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PX

Website: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/

Equality, Diversity & Human Rights

It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. ABL is an equal opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.

Smoke Free

ABL is Smoke‑Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.