Job summary
37.5 hours per week - Fixed term
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust is looking
to recruit a Stop Smoking Advisor to work in the Yorkshire Smoke free Doncaster
service. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our motivated team who are enthusiastic
about improving the health of people living in Doncaster. Working for the service is a rewarding role &
an opportunity to join a thriving & friendly team.
We are seeking for applicants with stop smoking advising
qualifications & experience, with knowledge of supporting people though a
combination of behaviour change & the use of pharmacotherapy in a variety
of intervention settings. You will have experience of delivering various
treatment intervention, either on a one to one or group basis. We also encourage
applicants to apply who do not have the relevant qualifications & are
willing to undertake them.
Are you a non-smoker, have strong work ethics &
passionate about empowering people to make positive life changes? if, so we are
keen to hear from you.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver stop smoking
intervention out in the community of Doncaster. This involves delivering
evidence base specialist behavioural support which combines pharmacotherapy
treatment regime delivered as one to one or group basis. Interventions are
delivered face to face, virtual or telephone support.
Your role requires to maintain accurate patient records, responsibility
managing & coordinating assigned patient caseloads clinics & administrative
duties. You will have the ability to navigate various computer systems have
excellent communication & interpersonal skills along with the ability to
work collaboratively with stakeholders, service users & carers. Other
aspects involve promoting the service including national & local campaigns
via various social media platforms & other promotional activities. Working pattern includes day, flexible
approach to cover, post funded March 2026 with potential additional funding .
Further information contact Zahra Velji-Sanderson 07500817516.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements
(salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor
candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to
sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and
supporting people to stop smoking. It
focuses on engaging with people in communities and offering them practical
support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals. The post holder will support the specialist
stop smoking advisors delivering sessions for people stopping smoking.
Specifically
the post holder will:
Engage with people in local communities which
have identified health inequalities.
Communicate with people about health and health
improvement.
Work with people to change their behaviour to
improve their health.
Manage and organise their time and activities
to give smokers support to stop smoking, this may be face to face in group
settings or one to ones and over the telephone.
Engage with people in local areas
which have identified health inequalities.
Identify and
make contact with people in the local community to work with.
Work with
existing groups and support the development of new groups in order to
identify and engage with individuals.
Develop and
maintain relationships with people who are most at risk of poor health
outcomes.
Promote the
equality and value the diversity of individuals.
Build up and
maintain knowledge of contacts and agencies within the community.
Communicate with individuals
about health and health improvement.
Provide
information to people about stopping smoking and health related issues;
Enable people to develop their knowledge and skills about health and
well-being.
Signpost
individuals to other agencies for information, support and resources as
necessary.
Enable people to change their
behaviour to improve their health.
Help people
to understand how smoking affects their health.
Help people
to make a personal health plan which includes changes they want to make.
Support
people in achieving their personal health plan by offering encouragement and
motivation on a weekly basis.
Provide
weekly support for people to maintain their behaviour change.
Manage and organise own time and
activities to support individuals in the community.
Plan own time
and activities to meet the reasonable needs of individuals in the community.
Respond
effectively to referrals within stated timescales self-referrals from the
individuals, and those from colleagues /other workers/GPs.
Keep
adequate electronic records using Quit Manager of the work undertaken as
agreed with line manager.
Alert
specialist advisors or line manager to any issues in work (including concerns
about individuals or work in the community) and maintain confidentiality.
Actively
contribute to ways in which local services can be improved to improve the
health and well-being of the local community/barriers that individuals are
experiencing in changing their behaviour.
Contribute
to the development of the Specialist stop smoking service targets and any
plans that may be developed by attending meetings as appropriate with co
workers and sharing information.
Take an
active part in developing own knowledge and skills.
Seek advice
and support as and when appropriate.
Monitor and
maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
Adhere to
organisational policies and procedures.
To
participate in an annual performance and personal development review.
To undertake
any other duties consistent with the grade.
To maintain
good working relationships with all levels of staff within the Acute Care
Business Unit to ensure these administrative duties are carried out
efficiently and effectively in order to meet the needs of the service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and
supporting people to stop smoking. It
focuses on engaging with people in communities and offering them practical
support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals. The post holder will support the specialist
stop smoking advisors delivering sessions for people stopping smoking.
Specifically
the post holder will:
Engage with people in local communities which
have identified health inequalities.
Communicate with people about health and health
improvement.
Work with people to change their behaviour to
improve their health.
Manage and organise their time and activities
to give smokers support to stop smoking, this may be face to face in group
settings or one to ones and over the telephone.
Engage with people in local areas
which have identified health inequalities.
Identify and
make contact with people in the local community to work with.
Work with
existing groups and support the development of new groups in order to
identify and engage with individuals.
Develop and
maintain relationships with people who are most at risk of poor health
outcomes.
Promote the
equality and value the diversity of individuals.
Build up and
maintain knowledge of contacts and agencies within the community.
Communicate with individuals
about health and health improvement.
Provide
information to people about stopping smoking and health related issues;
Enable people to develop their knowledge and skills about health and
well-being.
Signpost
individuals to other agencies for information, support and resources as
necessary.
Enable people to change their
behaviour to improve their health.
Help people
to understand how smoking affects their health.
Help people
to make a personal health plan which includes changes they want to make.
Support
people in achieving their personal health plan by offering encouragement and
motivation on a weekly basis.
Provide
weekly support for people to maintain their behaviour change.
Manage and organise own time and
activities to support individuals in the community.
Plan own time
and activities to meet the reasonable needs of individuals in the community.
Respond
effectively to referrals within stated timescales self-referrals from the
individuals, and those from colleagues /other workers/GPs.
Keep
adequate electronic records using Quit Manager of the work undertaken as
agreed with line manager.
Alert
specialist advisors or line manager to any issues in work (including concerns
about individuals or work in the community) and maintain confidentiality.
Actively
contribute to ways in which local services can be improved to improve the
health and well-being of the local community/barriers that individuals are
experiencing in changing their behaviour.
Contribute
to the development of the Specialist stop smoking service targets and any
plans that may be developed by attending meetings as appropriate with co
workers and sharing information.
Take an
active part in developing own knowledge and skills.
Seek advice
and support as and when appropriate.
Monitor and
maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
Adhere to
organisational policies and procedures.
To
participate in an annual performance and personal development review.
To undertake
any other duties consistent with the grade.
To maintain
good working relationships with all levels of staff within the Acute Care
Business Unit to ensure these administrative duties are carried out
efficiently and effectively in order to meet the needs of the service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of how smoking affects peoples health.
- Awareness and understanding of the issues and concerns that face people living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
- Demonstrate a desire to improve the health outcomes of tobacco users.
- Know your own limits of skills, competences and responsibilities and work within them.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Supportive and encouraging to people in a non-judgmental manner.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and coordinate own work.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in practice.
Desirable
- Have an understanding about the Cycle of Change or other behaviour change models.
- Know about the broad health needs of the local area, and local health services.
- Know how to find out about local services and how to support people to use them.
- Advanced IT skills.
- Knowledge and use of Quit Manager or an electronic (clinical records system).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Value and promote equality and diversity of individuals.
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post, including working evenings or weekends to meet the needs of the service.
- Willingness to adapt and be flexible to change.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Current non-smoker due to nature of post.
- Proven track record of reliability.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a community language.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paid or voluntary capacity in supporting behaviour change.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working with voluntary and statutory agencies.
- Experience of supporting people with addictions to make a behaviour change.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in health-related studies or equivalent experience in community settings.
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training and development as required to carry out duties of the post, within one month of starting in post.
Desirable
- Very Brief Advice on smoking training (online or face to face).
- Motivational Interviewing training.
- Level 2 Stop Smoking Skills training delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training(NCSCT).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of how smoking affects peoples health.
- Awareness and understanding of the issues and concerns that face people living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
- Demonstrate a desire to improve the health outcomes of tobacco users.
- Know your own limits of skills, competences and responsibilities and work within them.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Supportive and encouraging to people in a non-judgmental manner.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and coordinate own work.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in practice.
Desirable
- Have an understanding about the Cycle of Change or other behaviour change models.
- Know about the broad health needs of the local area, and local health services.
- Know how to find out about local services and how to support people to use them.
- Advanced IT skills.
- Knowledge and use of Quit Manager or an electronic (clinical records system).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Value and promote equality and diversity of individuals.
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post, including working evenings or weekends to meet the needs of the service.
- Willingness to adapt and be flexible to change.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Current non-smoker due to nature of post.
- Proven track record of reliability.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a community language.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paid or voluntary capacity in supporting behaviour change.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working with voluntary and statutory agencies.
- Experience of supporting people with addictions to make a behaviour change.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in health-related studies or equivalent experience in community settings.
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training and development as required to carry out duties of the post, within one month of starting in post.
Desirable
- Very Brief Advice on smoking training (online or face to face).
- Motivational Interviewing training.
- Level 2 Stop Smoking Skills training delivered by an NHS Stop Smoking Service or the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training(NCSCT).
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.
