About this role
Job summary
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's health and lives. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver a high-quality stop-smoking service.
Main duties of the job
As a Stop Smoking Practitioner, you will conduct client assessments, agree quit dates and develop personalised support plans to help clients stop smoking. You will deliver evidence-based behavioural support using motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques, provide appropriate nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and vaping products in line with ABL Health policies and clinical guidance, and support clients in managing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, lapses and relapse risks. You will manage appointments, follow up missed appointments and outstanding quit outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and complete outcome assessments and audits within required timescales. You will work towards individual and service performance targets, adhere to clinical guidance, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality and information governance requirements, and participate in supervision, mandatory training and service development. Working collaboratively with colleagues and referral partners, you will help improve client engagement, service delivery and successful quit outcomes.
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
We are a value`s driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of evidence-based, accessible stop-smoking services that reduce smoking prevalence and health inequalities across the contracted localities, including areas of high deprivation.
The postholder will provide individualised behavioural support and appropriate stop-smoking treatments to help clients quit smoking and maintain long-term abstinence. The role requires flexibility, initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Training will be provided to ensure the postholder is equipped to deliver effective, safe and high-quality support.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Conduct client assessments, agree quit dates and develop individualised support plans.
Deliver evidence-based behavioural support using motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques.
Provide appropriate nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and vaping products in line with ABL Health policies and clinical guidance.
Support clients to manage cravings, withdrawal symptoms, lapses and relapse risks.
Manage appointments effectively and follow up missed appointments and outstanding quit outcomes.
Maintain accurate client records and complete outcome assessments and audits within required timescales.
Work towards individual and service performance targets.
Follow clinical guidance, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality and information governance requirements.
Participate in supervision, mandatory training and service development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and referral partners to improve client engagement and outcomes.
Skills and Competencies Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and support clients in a non-judgemental manner.
Good organisational, IT and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to equality, diversity and reducing health inequalities.
Willingness to complete required NCSCT training and maintain professional competence.
Valid right to work visa
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge Essential
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
Desirable
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences. Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate research and best practice. Knowledge of the wider tobacco control agenda Understanding of addiction
Job Specific Requirements Essential
The ability to travel independently across the borough. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
Experience Essential
Experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change. Experience of working in community settings
Qualifications Essential
Higher level education or health/social care/public health)/ professional qualification
Desirable
NCSCT Practitioner Relevant degree
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 ABL Health Ltd
Address Suite 1, The Willows
Ransom Wood Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)