Stop Smoking Practitioner

The stop smoking practitioner is responsible for supporting and facilitating the delivery of smoking cessation programmes within the Place Based Local Stop Smoking Service in Kent. We have opportunities for a new practitioner covering areas in Kent, including West Kent (Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks). This role involves face‑to‑face delivery in community locations. Responsibilities You will receive your own cohort of patients and face‑to‑face clinics to support and maintain, and help to improve the accessibility of Kent’s Place Based Stop Smoking Service through proactive promotion of the smoking cessation programme and referral pathways to key health‑care providers, allied professionals, community events, local agencies, and the general public. You will be part of the smoking cessation team and receive additional in‑house training including data security, first aid, and safeguarding. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate would preferably have completed and be registered with the NCSCT as a Stop Smoking Practitioner and have experience of working in this role. We would like to hear from you if you: Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Possess a minimum of 1 year experience working in a community‑based smoking cessation service. Are experienced in using behaviour change models within a work context. Can demonstrate a clear understanding of the range and appropriate use of different smoking cessation interventions. Display strong knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking, smoking as an addiction behaviour, withdrawal, and relapse. Are flexible with good time management and planning skills. Are interested in motivating and supporting both individuals in virtual and community‑based settings. Have sound knowledge of delivering smoking cessation interventions and advising on smoking cessation to special populations (e.g. people experiencing homelessness and Traveller communities). Can raise public awareness and provision of consistent healthy lifestyle messaging on issues relevant to the health of the community in a multi‑cultural setting. Have experience in building strong links and relationships with a diverse range of groups, organisations, and agencies. Is this role for you? If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and looking to make a big difference, we would very much like to hear from you. You should have an outstanding record, excellent communication skills, and a focus on detail and quality. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Closing date: December 12, 2025 11:00 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr