Job summary We are looking for a passionate person to join our highly skilled team delivering stop smoking support in the Darlington Stop Smoking Service. The right candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a people person and a genuine interest in supporting people to quit smoking. The role requires people who are organised, self-starters who can work autonomously and flexibly. You will need good IT skills and will work with a variety of systems within your day to day work. You will also be expected to undertake mandatory and role specific training within a specified timescale. Main duties of the job To support clients in Darlington to quit smoking by creating personalised stop smoking plans, with medication for target groups set by the Local Authority. To treat tobacco dependency and support harm reduction by completing client assessments, give advice and carry out support sessions with referred clients, including stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve face to face assessments in a variety of settings across Darlington. Together with the clients you support, you will develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. You will have a caseload of clients on a quit journey who you will support and assess throughout their quit period. As a smokefree champion across the Trust you will provide information, advice and support to clients and staff alike on stopping smoking, minimising harm from tobacco and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9439-24-1136 Job locations Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue Darlington County Durham DL1 1LJ Job description Job responsibilities Supporting clients in Darlington to stop smoking through behavioural support and medication or quit aids. Creating quit plans and supporting these clients for 12 weeks through a mixture of face to face, virtual and telephone support. Requesting medication or quit aids to support the clients abstinence. Job description Job responsibilities Supporting clients in Darlington to stop smoking through behavioural support and medication or quit aids. Creating quit plans and supporting these clients for 12 weeks through a mixture of face to face, virtual and telephone support. Requesting medication or quit aids to support the clients abstinence. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to at least NVQ3 / Foundation degree/Higher National Diploma or equivalent experience. Understanding of the drivers of ill health Desirable Knowledge of tobacco treatment services. Level 2 smoking cessation training. Experience Essential Experience of working with people including communicating information effectively. Desirable Experience of working within a healthcare setting. Experience working with people in a behaviour change context. Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of health and lifestyle issues relating to adults (gained through practical experience and/or a health related qualification). Skills to listen, influence, negotiate and motivate individuals in relation to health related behaviours. Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality. Good communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Good sound IT skills with experience in a range of Office packages. Ability to act upon own initiative, respond to changing situations with good organisational and time management skills. Be supportive and encouraging to people, offering advice and motivation in a non-judgemental manner. Ability to work well under pressure. Desirable Experience of working in a partnership or with partners. Experience of evaluating projects or services, using a range of techniques. An awareness of behaviour change models. Ability to collate information and prepare reports. Sympathetic, pleasant manner with the ability to negotiate behaviour changes with a wide range of people and at all levels. Able to deliver factual information using reassurance, tact and empathy. Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Flexibility including evening and/or weekend work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to at least NVQ3 / Foundation degree/Higher National Diploma or equivalent experience. Understanding of the drivers of ill health Desirable Knowledge of tobacco treatment services. Level 2 smoking cessation training. Experience Essential Experience of working with people including communicating information effectively. Desirable Experience of working within a healthcare setting. Experience working with people in a behaviour change context. Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of health and lifestyle issues relating to adults (gained through practical experience and/or a health related qualification). Skills to listen, influence, negotiate and motivate individuals in relation to health related behaviours. Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality. Good communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Good sound IT skills with experience in a range of Office packages. Ability to act upon own initiative, respond to changing situations with good organisational and time management skills. Be supportive and encouraging to people, offering advice and motivation in a non-judgemental manner. Ability to work well under pressure. Desirable Experience of working in a partnership or with partners. Experience of evaluating projects or services, using a range of techniques. An awareness of behaviour change models. Ability to collate information and prepare reports. Sympathetic, pleasant manner with the ability to negotiate behaviour changes with a wide range of people and at all levels. Able to deliver factual information using reassurance, tact and empathy. Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Flexibility including evening and/or weekend work. 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue Darlington County Durham DL1 1LJ Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)