Job overview
Role Purpose
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.
Key duties and responsibilities
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.
Who we’re looking for
- 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
Employee benefits
- Birthday Day off
- Flexible Annual Leave scheme
- Employee Referral scheme
- 37.5 hours working week
- Flu jabs
- Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Leadership and staff away days
- Training and Development
Additional information
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post further, please contact the HR department on 01204 584069 or email recruitment@ablhealth.co.uk.
CV's will not be accepted.