Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Help Me Quit Smoking Cessation Service. It is an innovative and dynamic team, working across NHS hospital Trusts sites, Maternity Department and Community settings in Swansea Bay.
This role will support Maternity, Outpatients, Inpatients, Community patients, and relevant teams, to provide advice and support, to safely and sustainably, stop smoking.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of smoking cessation advisors, to provide specialist behavioural support and advice to smokers who want to quit.The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of working with patients/service users to make a positive behaviour change.
Excellent organisational skills and experience of using technology is essential. You will be responsible for accurate recording of patient/service user information electronically throughout each day.
You will also need the ability to positively influence the actions of others and must be a non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year.
There is a significant demand for our service outside of office hours, thus the candidate should be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
Previous experience in smoking cessation work is advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of smoking cessation behaviour support to clients on a one to one or group basis in line with evidence-based guidelines.Work collaboratively with individuals and local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries and pharmacies to deliver a specialist smoking cessation service across the health board footprint, ensuring a seamless journey for patients across all elements of the Help Me Quit service (HMQ) in hospital and community.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Organisation and time management skills
- IT literate including Microsoft Office
- Record keeping- updating files on bespoke databases
- Ability to plan efficiently, Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Health related behaviour and change strategies
- Knowledge of local area
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data
- Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data
- Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy
- Use of Quit Manager
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to positively influence the actions of others.
- Non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW or/and
- A Degree in a relevant subject or/and equivalent level of previous experience
- Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g., Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
- Health Promotion qualification e.g., Certificate, WNB Diploma, Open University
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting or
- Experience of health education/one to one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting
Person Specification
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Organisation and time management skills
- IT literate including Microsoft Office
- Record keeping- updating files on bespoke databases
- Ability to plan efficiently, Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Health related behaviour and change strategies
- Knowledge of local area
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data
- Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data
- Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy
- Use of Quit Manager
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to positively influence the actions of others.
- Non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW or/and
- A Degree in a relevant subject or/and equivalent level of previous experience
- Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Counselling qualification e.g., Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
- Health Promotion qualification e.g., Certificate, WNB Diploma, Open University
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting or
- Experience of health education/one to one counselling on health issues
Desirable
- Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting
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).
