Stop Smoking Adviser

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will deliver a client-led smoking cessation treatment plan via one-to-one, drop-in or group sessions depending on the needs of the client, and monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness.

This service is designed to meet the needs of local communities and reduce health and social inequalities by offering stop-smoking support. As a result, the applicant will need to hold a valid driving license.

If you feel you have you the drive, passion and expertise to deliver and support Public Health services in our Award Winning, Dynamic Organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking.

Will motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes.

Devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidance and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions.

Must be able to plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload.

Deliver one-to-one, clinics which will have an emphasis on supporting clients from local communities and provide phone support.

Manage conflict effectively either in a group setting or with individual clients.

Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes set for individual clients for their effectiveness and update the manager appropriately.

The advisor may potentially be required to work with complex health needs in relation to behaviour change.

In partnership with the line manager develop new service initiatives, based on periodic impact needs assessments.

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

Ensure a commitment to own personal development by keeping up to date with research and best practices.

Attend team meetings.

To actively participate in promotional events.

Support the service by generating registration through networking and re-engagement projects.

Carry out any other duties that relate to this post.

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.

Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.

Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)

Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual Leave that increases with the length of service