Stop Smoking Advisor

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Stop Smoking Advisor at Bromley. This is a Part Time, fixed term 12-months job with a salary of £19,500 - £23,000 FT depending on experience. Role Summary Solutions4Health has been commissioned to deliver a high-quality, efficient and effective Stop Smoking Service in Bromley This service will meet the needs of local communities and reduce health and social inequalities. The Stop Smoking advisor will motivate and support clients to achieve their desired goal of stopping smoking.

Devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidance, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions. Must be able to plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload. Deliver one to one, drop in sessions, which will have emphasis on supporting clients from local communities and provide phone support.

Provide a high quality, efficient service throughout a diverse range of community hubs Manage conflict effectively. Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes set for individual clients for their effectiveness and update manager appropriately. The advisor may potentially be required to work with complex health needs in relation to behaviour change. In partnership with the line manager develop new service initiatives, based on periodic impact needs assessments.

Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Ensure a commitment to own personal development by keeping up to date with research and best practice. Attend team meetings and should have a driving licence and willing to drive to clinics. To actively participate in promotional events.

To drive a company mobile clinic when necessary. Ensure a commitment to their own personal development by keeping up to date with research and best practice. Carry out any other duties that relate to this post. Required Skills/Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant knowledge/experience in a health promotion environment.

Motivated and friendly individual with the ability to communicate to all people in the community Relevant IT skills-proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word Be able to work under pressure and multi-task Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets Ability to work occasional evenings (depending on the business needs) Work minimum alternate weekends Clean driving licence and owns a vehicle that is fully functioning which can be used when and if the need arises. Desirable Experience and understanding of the principles of smoking cessation, the harmful effects of smoking and why people smoke or equivalent health improvement environment Knowledge of behaviour change models Knowledge of Stop Smoking and tobacco control policies The ability to speak additional languages Passion for helping people to make positive changes Empathetic towards other’s thoughts and feelings Proactive in starting discussions around stopping smoking Experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds Is willing to drive a mobile van. About Us Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK. We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability confident employer.