- The ability to travel independently across the borough.
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
- Higher level education or health/social care/public health)/ professional qualification, or experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change.
- NCSCT Practitioner
- Relevant degree
- Skills/knowledge to utilise computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Have a positive outlook with an ability to inspire confidence, provide vision and motivate people.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to influence using skills and knowledge.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these.
- Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance policies
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate
- research and best practice.
- Knowledge of the wider tobacco control agenda
- Understanding of addiction
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of engagement work with key partners within the community
- Experience of managing own caseload without day to-day supervision
- Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences.
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Stop Smoking Practitioner - Stockport, United Kingdom - ABL Health Ltd
Description
Job summary
Thisrole is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The roleof the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery ofevidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce theinequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include thedelivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that thepostholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.
Trainingwill be given to ensure staff / applicants are equipped to deliver effectiveservices.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
This post will work under the line management of the Head of Service.The role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding as the service becomesembedded in all local communities across the borough.
Skills andCompetencies Required
Be an experiencedSpecialist Stop Smoking Practitioner within the community. (Trainingwill be given)
Experienceof working with evolving and developing services
Positive andproactive outlook with theability to motivate, engage and support others to achieve the highest standardsand outcomes.
Adept in communication ; A strongcommunicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience includingclients, staff, and volunteers at all levels.
Build strong relationships , fostertrust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders throughout community settings.
Qualitydriven ; younaturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.
Value and remain open to new ideas andperspectives.
About us
ABLis an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced,CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate aboutdelivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health careservices in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
We are a value`s driven organisation, dedicated to reducing healthinequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you ifyou would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committedprofessionals and you share our values of designing and delivering healthservices.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Role Purpose:
Thisrole is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The roleof the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery ofevidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce theinequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include thedelivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that thepostholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team.
Trainingwill be given to ensure staff / applicants are equipped to deliver effectiveservices.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Motivateand empower clients to make changes to address their addiction.
Explainto clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop Smoking Service to enablethem to make informed - choices.
Deliverevidence-based stop smoking interventions, these include one to one, drop in,group sessions, telephone, or on-line support, these must be in accordance withthe NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.
Workwith other professionals to embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care.
Maximisethe impact of smoking cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities.
Tounderstand the analysis of health and equalities data including service dataidentifying local need to inform local service need.
Providea high quality, efficient and cost-effective services throughout a diverserange of community settings.
Lead peersupport group sessions for successful quitters following intervention toprevent relapse.
Provideevidence-based education in all aspects of smoking cessation and behaviouralchange as well on-going motivational support.
Work withindividuals to set realistic sustainable goals.
Ensure allclient and service records are up to date, accurate and satisfy the ABL Healthdocumentation policies.
You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individualwith significant experience in smoking cessation or addiction.
This role will be demanding as services develop and should becomeintegrated in all settings. It will be essential that you use your ownjudgement to prioritise competing demands and workload effectively to specifictimescales.
Duties and Responsibilities
This post will work under the line management of the Head of Service.The role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding as the service becomesembedded in all local communities across the borough.
Skills andCompetencies Required
Be an experiencedSpecialist Stop Smoking Practitioner within the community. (Trainingwill be given)
Experienceof working with evolving and developing services
Positive andproactive outlook with theability to motivate, engage and support others to achieve the highest standardsand outcomes.
Adept in communication ; A strongcommunicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience includingclients, staff, and volunteers at all levels.
Build strong relationships , fostertrust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders throughout community settings.
Qualitydriven ; younaturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.
Value and remain open to new ideas andperspectives.
Person SpecificationJob Specific Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
