Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to recruit twoenthusiastic, energetic and passionate Smoking and Wellbeing Practitioners to develop and deliver support in primary, community and secondary care settings across the board.
The post holders will use a health coach approach to behaviour change to provide support and coaching sessions helping people to quit smoking, also looking at other lifestyle factors such as alcohol use, physical activity and nutrition.
A key focus will be on the development and expansion of the Health Coach clinics within primary care settings, seeking to build professional relationships with key members and developing a rapport with patients to support healthy lifestyle behaviours using evidence based behaviour change methods.
The post holders will work closely with the Smoking & Wellbeing team leads in particular the lead for health coach, as well as primary care partners to develop work in this crucial area and as such will be required to travel to various GP practices across the health board within their working week.
Various full and part time hours are available
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and busy team focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Knowledge and experience of utilising a Health Coach approach would be beneficial. Full health coach training will be provided.
The post holder will work as part of a growing, dynamic and busy team focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the population, strategic planning and partnership development within the wider Public Health Directorate of Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The team is focused on leading the Health Improvement agenda for the Health Board. This includes smoke free, health coach, smoking cessation and drug and alcohol misuse as part of a wider healthy lifestyle and wellbeing approach. The post holder will play a key role in delivery of the Health Coach Service including liaison with Primary Care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 05/04/2024.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nursing, Health, Education, Psychology, Addiction or related areas relevant to the subject e.g. RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW, Behavioural change qualification
- Experience in smoking cessation
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g. Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
- National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Advisor training
- Accredited Health Coach
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Experience dealing with confidential, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting
- Experience in working with smoking and other addictive behaviours
- Experience of health education, one-to-one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience of coaching
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Research experience
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nursing, Health, Education, Psychology, Addiction or related areas relevant to the subject e.g. RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW, Behavioural change qualification
- Experience in smoking cessation
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g. Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
- National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Advisor training
- Accredited Health Coach
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Experience dealing with confidential, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting
- Experience in working with smoking and other addictive behaviours
- Experience of health education, one-to-one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience of coaching
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Research experience
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
