Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner

Job Description

Role Purpose:

This role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives by providing specialized support in smoking cessation. As a Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner, you will be instrumental in delivering evidence-based and equitable stop smoking services, particularly in areas with significant deprivation. The position requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.

Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Training will be provided to ensure that staff/applicants are fully equipped to deliver effective services. This includes certification as an NCSCT Practitioner upon successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Delivery: Provide stop smoking services in line with evidence-based practices, focusing on areas with high levels of deprivation. The goal is to reduce health inequalities across the contracted localities.
• Client Engagement: Motivate and support individuals to quit smoking, using a positive and inspiring approach to instill confidence and drive behavior change.
• Case Management: Manage your own caseload independently, ensuring that clients receive consistent and effective support without requiring day-to-day supervision.
• Flexibility: Adapt your approach to meet the needs of the service, working flexibly and traveling independently across the county as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Education: Higher-level education or a relevant degree in health, social care, public health, or a related field. Alternatively, significant experience in a healthcare support role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Behavior Change Knowledge: Understanding of behavior change concepts and the ability to implement these in practice.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in smoking cessation or addiction support, with the ability to manage a caseload autonomously.
• Personal Qualities: Motivated, organized, and proactive with a passion for helping people achieve better health outcomes.

Employee Benefits:

• Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a day off on your birthday.
• Flexible Annual Leave Scheme: Tailor your time off to suit your needs.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Benefit from referring talented individuals to the organization.
• Working Hours: A standard 37.5-hour working week.
• Flu Jabs: Access to flu vaccinations.
• Blue Light Card: Discounts for emergency services workers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for those who cycle to work.
• Leadership and Staff Away Days: Opportunities for team building and professional growth.
• Training and Development: Continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills.

Contact Information: If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the position further, please reach out to the HR department at 01204 584069 or email [email protected].

Application Note: Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this position.