Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable One You Smokefree Adviser to join our professional team.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.
The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
1. Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Diploma or Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent experience. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths). NCSCT Training and assessment programme and all additional modules.
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification RSPH level 3 or equivalent Level 2 Stop Smoking training RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement
2. Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working within community settings and/ or with vulnerable groups in public health or a health or social care setting. Experience of providing direct care and support to individuals and/or groups of individuals. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (Easy-Pay / E-roster (EOL)/ TAPS)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working within community settings and working with vulnerable groups within a public health field. Experience of delivering behaviour change or motivational interview techniques.
3. Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Public Health issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care. Knowledge of up to date practice in relation to smoking.
Desirable
- Good knowledge and skills of various software packages. E.g. dietary analysis
4. Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to analysis of databases to stated criteria.
5. Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable
6. Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Person Specification
1. Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Diploma or Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or equivalent experience. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths). NCSCT Training and assessment programme and all additional modules.
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification RSPH level 3 or equivalent Level 2 Stop Smoking training RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement
2. Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working within community settings and/ or with vulnerable groups in public health or a health or social care setting. Experience of providing direct care and support to individuals and/or groups of individuals. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (Easy-Pay / E-roster (EOL)/ TAPS)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working within community settings and working with vulnerable groups within a public health field. Experience of delivering behaviour change or motivational interview techniques.
3. Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Public Health issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care. Knowledge of up to date practice in relation to smoking.
Desirable
- Good knowledge and skills of various software packages. E.g. dietary analysis
4. Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to analysis of databases to stated criteria.
5. Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable
6. Ability to Manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Kent Coast & Ashford area. There will be clinic work in the community and home working combined. Base will be 'Home'.
Home
TN25 4AZ
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
