Stop Smoking Adviser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Stop Smoking Adviser in Eastleigh. This is a Full or Part time fix term contract with a salary of £23000 .

This is a public facing community-centred role with a focus on helping people and will involve travel around South Central Hampshire. The successful applicant will be allocated company mobile phone and a laptop to enable them to carry out the role.

Training will be provided.

Role Summary

· Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking.

· Deliver a client-led treatment plan in accordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally supporting the client throughout their quit attempt. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with Russell standards, and a comprehensive clinical record of weekly interventions.

· Deliver one-to-one, drop in or group stop smoking support sessions, ensuring ease of access for clients from local communities.

· Provide a high-quality, efficient service throughout a diverse range of community settings.

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

· Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness.

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

· Actively participate in promotional events.

· Carry out any other duties that relate to this post.

Personal Specification

The successful candidate will have;

Knowledge of behaviour change models and the problems experienced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community.

A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health is essential.

Required Skills/Qualifications

A Level or equivalent qualifications.

Knowledge of a specialist field acquired through relevant experience or further education background.

IT skills and experience with data inputting.

A certified NCSCT Practitioner is desirable.

Knowledge of sales and marketing is desirable

About Us

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.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.

Benefits

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 discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Annual Leave starting at 20 days plus bank holidays and increases with length or service

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Person Specification

About you

Essential

• <p>The successful candidate will have;</p>
• <p>Knowledge of behaviour change models and the problems experienced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community.</p>
• <p>A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health is essential.</p>
• <p><strong>Required Skills/Qualifications</strong></p>
• <p>A Level or equivalent qualifications.</p>
• <p>Knowledge of a specialist field acquired through relevant experience or further education background.</p>
• <p>IT skills and experience with data inputting.</p>

Desirable

• <p>A certified NCSCT Practitioner is desirable.</p>
• <p>Knowledge of sales and marketing&nbsp;is desirable</p>

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

Eastleigh Area

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SO212HS

Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)