Stop Smoking Advisor

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Skills & Knowledge

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