Job summary
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The Sport, Leisure and Library team would like to invite applications to a new Smoking Cessation Champion post in the service. The post is temporary, grant funded until 31 March 2028 and will be critical in supporting residents to quit smoking.
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness, death and disability, and a leading driver of health inequalities in England. Around 9% of the population in North Tyneside smoke and tackling tobacco dependency is one of the most effective ways of supporting the health of residents.
As a Smoking Cessation Champion, you will meet residents face to face and contact them over the telephone to support them to quit. You will proactively contact referrals from a variety of sources, (GPs, community venues, other clinical teams, electronic referrals) and arrange needs led appointments across multiple days and venues in North Tyneside.
You will develop good links with community pharmacies and other community venues, (e.g. sports centres, libraries and voluntary organisations), identifying space and booking appointments. You will apply behaviour change theories to help residents quit, apply empathy and understanding across their journey, and continue to support and follow up, even if they are not successful.
Main duties of the job
The post is subject to flexible working, Monday - Friday (7am 7pm). However, you will be required to work into the evenings covering face to face appointments and on occasion at weekends to promote the service or deliver stop smoking clinics or training. The work must be needs led.
You must be qualified to A level (or equivalent) have knowledge of smoking cessation theory and the practical application of behaviour change models in your portfolio. You should be able to demonstrate how you already influence behaviour change, and the success your influence has had. Qualifications, for example level 3 smoking cessation training and Make Every Contact Count training would also be desirable. Please make sure you evidence all the essential criteria required for the post in the application form. Depending on the number of applications, the desirable criteria may also be considered when shortlisting.
This is a super opportunity to help people make a change which will have a significant impact on their health and quality of life.
About us
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybodys business.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide essential, person-centred support to help residents to stop smoking.
To provide support for partner organisations and offer the latest evidence-based stop smoking advice and resources.
To focus especially in areas and with groups where the prevalence of smoking is higher, including, but not limited to those living in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, those with complex needs, and those known to primary care.
To act as champion for smoking cessation and promote smoke free messages as part of day to day working.
Deliver stop smoking assessments, specialist advice and support including advice on smoking pharmacotherapy and e-cigarettes / vapes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines.
To provide tailored advice both over the telephone, via e-mail and via face-to-face appointments (either walk in or pre-booked) in various community settings.
To apply the stages of change model and persuasive / influencing skills to maximise positive behaviour change, (e.g. to try a quit attempt, to try replacement therapy or other support)
Engage with those who have not been successful in their quit attempts and provide additional support and resources where necessary.
Be empathetic, encouraging and tenacious in your approach
Identify referrals, book initial and follow up appointments, and record smoking status at regular intervals.
Engage with a range of practitioners, leads and clinicians across multiple organisations including the Council and Public Health, community pharmacies, Northumbria Health
Foundation Trust, North Tyneside drug and alcohol partnership, tobacco dependency teams and voluntary organisations.
Understand and keep abreast of latest evidence-based stop smoking advice and resources and, where relevant, order and manage stocks related to this.
To support / upskill colleagues with brief intervention / advice around smoking cessation
Deliver group-based education with either residents or colleagues to promote smoking cessation
Support partner organisations to deliver effective tobacco dependency services.
Report on appointments and outcomes on a regular basis as designated by the team lead.
To act as an Authority champion for the healthy conversations agenda and Make Every Contact Count (MECC), with particular reference to smoking cessation.
To effectively manage personal workload and take a proactive approach to professional development.
Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and apply safeguarding policies where relevant.
Act professionally and in the best interests of residents / stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
Other duties as appropriate in line with the grade of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide essential, person-centred support to help residents to stop smoking.
To provide support for partner organisations and offer the latest evidence-based stop smoking advice and resources.
To focus especially in areas and with groups where the prevalence of smoking is higher, including, but not limited to those living in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, those with complex needs, and those known to primary care.
To act as champion for smoking cessation and promote smoke free messages as part of day to day working.
Deliver stop smoking assessments, specialist advice and support including advice on smoking pharmacotherapy and e-cigarettes / vapes, working within recommended protocols and guidelines.
To provide tailored advice both over the telephone, via e-mail and via face-to-face appointments (either walk in or pre-booked) in various community settings.
To apply the stages of change model and persuasive / influencing skills to maximise positive behaviour change, (e.g. to try a quit attempt, to try replacement therapy or other support)
Engage with those who have not been successful in their quit attempts and provide additional support and resources where necessary.
Be empathetic, encouraging and tenacious in your approach
Identify referrals, book initial and follow up appointments, and record smoking status at regular intervals.
Engage with a range of practitioners, leads and clinicians across multiple organisations including the Council and Public Health, community pharmacies, Northumbria Health
Foundation Trust, North Tyneside drug and alcohol partnership, tobacco dependency teams and voluntary organisations.
Understand and keep abreast of latest evidence-based stop smoking advice and resources and, where relevant, order and manage stocks related to this.
To support / upskill colleagues with brief intervention / advice around smoking cessation
Deliver group-based education with either residents or colleagues to promote smoking cessation
Support partner organisations to deliver effective tobacco dependency services.
Report on appointments and outcomes on a regular basis as designated by the team lead.
To act as an Authority champion for the healthy conversations agenda and Make Every Contact Count (MECC), with particular reference to smoking cessation.
To effectively manage personal workload and take a proactive approach to professional development.
Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and apply safeguarding policies where relevant.
Act professionally and in the best interests of residents / stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
Other duties as appropriate in line with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Effective collaboration / team working
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering smoking
- cessation interventions and supporting individual behaviour change
- Experience of applying behaviour change models and adapting approach based on individual needs / coaching
- Influencing and motivational skills to support positive behaviour change
- Great team working
- Must be able to demonstrate, empathy and tenacity.
- Developing policies, procedures and guidance for smoking cessation
- Data management recording and presenting information on outcomes
- Fully competent in Office 365 applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams
Desirable
- Experience of delivering group activity / education
- Experience of working with specific population groups, e.g. residents with poorer health outcomes
- Experience of developing good partnerships with internal and external agencies with positive outcomes.
- Experience of presenting data and reports
- Full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- General knowledge of public health priorities in North Tyneside
- Knowledge of national guidance regarding smoking cessation
- Knowledge of smoking cessation theory and practical application of behaviour changes models
- Knowledge to problem solve and develop needs-led individual pathways for clients
- Ability to influence a range of different teams/people.
Desirable
- Awareness of national guidance around other public health priorities; physical activity and nutrition, alcohol, mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade C (level 4) or above
- Qualified to A Level or equivalent.
- Specific qualifications / training in smoking cessation
Desirable
- Make Every Contact Count
- Level 3 smoking cessation training
- Qualifications in behaviour change, coaching or counselling.
- Wider qualifications in public health related subjects
- E.g. Level 2 / 3 in nutrition related subjects, coaching / physical activity
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Effective collaboration / team working
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering smoking
- cessation interventions and supporting individual behaviour change
- Experience of applying behaviour change models and adapting approach based on individual needs / coaching
- Influencing and motivational skills to support positive behaviour change
- Great team working
- Must be able to demonstrate, empathy and tenacity.
- Developing policies, procedures and guidance for smoking cessation
- Data management recording and presenting information on outcomes
- Fully competent in Office 365 applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams
Desirable
- Experience of delivering group activity / education
- Experience of working with specific population groups, e.g. residents with poorer health outcomes
- Experience of developing good partnerships with internal and external agencies with positive outcomes.
- Experience of presenting data and reports
- Full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- General knowledge of public health priorities in North Tyneside
- Knowledge of national guidance regarding smoking cessation
- Knowledge of smoking cessation theory and practical application of behaviour changes models
- Knowledge to problem solve and develop needs-led individual pathways for clients
- Ability to influence a range of different teams/people.
Desirable
- Awareness of national guidance around other public health priorities; physical activity and nutrition, alcohol, mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade C (level 4) or above
- Qualified to A Level or equivalent.
- Specific qualifications / training in smoking cessation
Desirable
- Make Every Contact Count
- Level 3 smoking cessation training
- Qualifications in behaviour change, coaching or counselling.
- Wider qualifications in public health related subjects
- E.g. Level 2 / 3 in nutrition related subjects, coaching / physical activity
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.
