Stop Smoking Advisor

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service in Blackburn is seeking a competent and proactive Stop Smoking Advisor. The role involves supporting the local population to quit smoking, conducting sessions, and managing data for health reports. This part-time position requires flexibility and a passion for health improvement, along with previous experience in healthcare or community support. Additional training will be provided, and the ideal candidate will have a clean driving license and understanding of health inequalities.

Qualifications

• Training will be provided for smoking cessation NCSCT level 2.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Proficiency in techniques to encourage behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Support clients wanting to quit smoking.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual sessions.
• Manage caseload and prepare reports.

Skills

Understanding of health inequalities

Impact of smoking on health

Cultural understanding

IT skills for data inputting

Motivational interviewing techniques

Education

NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner certification (desirable)

Clean Driving Licence

Job description

Smokefree Blackburn with Darwen team are looking to recruit a competent and proactive person to support an existing team of Stop Smoking Advisors. The advisors play a key tole working with the local population to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the local population with a specific focus on stopping smoking.

The Role

The main duties include, working with general population who smoke cigarettes and wish to stop smoking, dealing with inbound referrals, supporting service manager and coordinator with reporting data and key performance indicators, and deliver face-to-face and virtual sessions across the borough. The post holder will also be responsible for the admin task associated with the project and preparing weekly and monthly data reports.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates

Main duties of the job

Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking so that they can make an informed choice regarding their treatment.

Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes.

Deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.

Deliver telephone and face-to-face support for clients.

Prescribe and distribute Nicotine Replacement Therapy products based on client needs.

Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness.

Accurately inputting and maintaining the service’s database systems.

Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Ensure a commitment to own personal development by attending all team meetings and training as required and keeping up to date with research and best practice.

An outgoing personality with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with a vast spectrum of individuals and interest groups.

Continue and build new partnerships with existing and new stakeholders.

Commitment for addressing healthcare inequalities, and successfully reach out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more.

Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload.

Deliver one to one, face-to-face clinics, which will have emphasis on supporting clients from local communities. These may be face to face drop-in sessions.

Actively participate in promotional events which may include weekend working.

Work with local schools and colleges to understand and address smoking rates in young people.

Support the design and delivery of workshops. Presentations, and educational sessions in schools, community centres and other locations to promote the service.

About us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Job responsibilities

Stop Smoking Advisor

Contract Type: Part Time

Smokefree Blackburn with Darwen team are looking to recruit a competent and proactive person to support an existing team of Stop Smoking Advisors. The advisors play a key tole working with the local population to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the local population with a specific focus on stopping smoking.

The Role

We wish to recruit a stop smoking advisor, to join our established and dedicated team.The post is advertised as a part time, with 20 hours per week, split across Monday to Friday. The main duties include, working with general population who smoke cigarettes and wish to stop smoking, dealing with inbound referrals, supporting service manager and coordinator with reporting data and key performance indicators, and deliver face-to-face and virtual sessions across the borough. The post holder will also be responsible for the admin task associated with the project and preparing weekly and monthly data reports.

Our office is located in Blackburn city centre, BB22DH, and chosen team member will be expected to work from the office Monday to Friday.

Person Specification

• An understanding of health inequalities within the local area
• A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health
• Knowledge of current trends in smoking and vaping among young people
• Ability to understand and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds of people, tailoring support to meet their specific needs.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with a wide variety of people, making them feel comfortable and respected.
• IT skills and experience with data inputting
• Training will be provided, this role requires the successful candidate to undertake considerable online training including smoking cessation NCSCT level 2 training, safeguarding and other training as agreed with the line manager.
• Full Clean Driving Licence (no more than 3 points)
• The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics across Blackburn with Darwen
• A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable.
• Knowledge of behaviour change models
• Knowledge of the local area of Blackburn with Darwen
• Proficiency in techniques like motivational interviewing to encourage behaviour change and support people in their journey to quit smoking

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.