Job summary
37.5 hours per week - Fixed term - Internal only
South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust is looking
to recruit a Stop Smoking Advisor to work in the NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies
Service. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our motivated team who are enthusiastic
about improving the health of people living in Barnsley. You will be a member of the NHS Barnsley
Talking Therapies Team however you will have close links and will be supported
by the Barnsley Smokefree Service also. Working for the service is a rewarding
role & an opportunity to join a thriving & friendly team.
We are seeking for applicants either with stop smoking
advising qualifications & experience or be willing to undertake the Level 2
Stop Smoking Skills training , 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, on a one to one
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 to clients who have been assessed by NHS Barnsley Talking
Therapies Services and have been offered therapy within the service to address
their common mental health problem. This involves delivering evidence-based
stop smoking 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. You will work with the
NHS BTT clinician to ensure clients can access stop smoking 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. Working patterns
include 9am-5pm weekdays with the expectation that on one day you will work
until 12-8pm. Further information contact Victoria Greensmith 01226 644900.
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 supporting
people, who have a common mental health presentation such as anxiety and/or
depression accessing therapy with NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies, to stop
smoking. It focuses on engaging with
people in their communities and offering them practical support to change their
behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals.
Specifically,
the post holder will:
Engage with people who are accessing Therapy
within NHS BTT 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.
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
with NHS BTT.
Promote the
equality and value the diversity of individuals.
Build up and
maintain knowledge of contacts and agencies within the community.
Maintain
accurate client electronic records, using Quit Manager, in line with Trust
guidelines.
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 supporting
people, who have a common mental health presentation such as anxiety and/or
depression accessing therapy with NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies, to stop
smoking. It focuses on engaging with
people in their communities and offering them practical support to change their
behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals.
Specifically,
the post holder will:
Engage with people who are accessing Therapy
within NHS BTT 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.
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
with NHS BTT.
Promote the
equality and value the diversity of individuals.
Build up and
maintain knowledge of contacts and agencies within the community.
Maintain
accurate client electronic records, using Quit Manager, in line with Trust
guidelines.
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
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).
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in health-related studies or equivalent experience in community settings.
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).
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.
- Experience of working in Mental Health Care settings.
- Lived experience in relation to mental health.
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).
Person Specification
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).
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in health-related studies or equivalent experience in community settings.
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).
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.
- Experience of working in Mental Health Care settings.
- Lived experience in relation to mental health.
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).
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.
