Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Help Me Quit Smoking Cessation Service. It is an innovative and dynamic team, working across NHS hospital Trusts sites, Maternity Department and Community settings in Swansea Bay. This role will support Maternity, Outpatients, Inpatients, Community patients, and relevant teams, to provide advice and support, to safely and sustainably, stop smoking. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of smoking cessation advisors, to provide specialist behavioural support and advice to smokers who want to quit.The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of working with patients/service users to make a positive behaviour change. Excellent organisational skills and experience of using technology is essential. You will be responsible for accurate recording of patient/service user information electronically throughout each day. You will also need the ability to positively influence the actions of others and must be a non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year. There is a significant demand for our service outside of office hours, thus the candidate should be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays. Main duties of the job Responsible for the delivery of smoking cessation behaviour support to clients on a one to one or group basis in line withevidence-based guidelines.Work collaboratively with individuals and local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries andpharmacies to deliver a specialist smoking cessation service across the health board footprint, ensuring a seamless journeyfor patients across all elements of the Help Me Quit service (HMQ) in hospital and community. About us We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together,Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything thatwe do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where itis safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. innovation is builtinto everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encouragestaff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremonyaligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity.We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP'our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT colleagues andallies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportivenetworks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health,engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental HealthFirst Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilienceof our people. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 130-AC031-0325 Job locations Cimla Health and Social Care Centre Cimla Neath SA11 3SU Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh Previous experience in smoking cessation work is advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh Previous experience in smoking cessation work is advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW or/and A Degree in a relevant subject or/and equivalent level of previous experience Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures Desirable Counselling qualification e.g., Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills Health Promotion qualification e.g., Certificate, WNB Diploma, Open University Essential Experience Essential Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting or Experience of health education/one to one counselling on health issues Desirable Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Organisation and time management skills IT literate including Microsoft Office Record keeping- updating files on bespoke databases Ability to plan efficiently, Good interpersonal skills Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality Health related behaviour and change strategies Knowledge of local area Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy Knowledge of local area Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy Use of Quit Manager Other Essential Criteria Essential Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check Ability to work independently to agreed objectives Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays Excellent communication skills Ability to positively influence the actions of others. Non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Recognised professional qualification in health or social care e.g., RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW or/and A Degree in a relevant subject or/and equivalent level of previous experience Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures Desirable Counselling qualification e.g., Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills Health Promotion qualification e.g., Certificate, WNB Diploma, Open University Essential Experience Essential Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting or Experience of health education/one to one counselling on health issues Desirable Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Organisation and time management skills IT literate including Microsoft Office Record keeping- updating files on bespoke databases Ability to plan efficiently, Good interpersonal skills Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality Health related behaviour and change strategies Knowledge of local area Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy Knowledge of local area Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Ability to write reports producing clear communication of performance data Knowledge of health promotion theories and approaches, particularly behaviour change Knowledge of smoking cessation guidelines and practice and wider tobacco control policy Use of Quit Manager Other Essential Criteria Essential Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check Ability to work independently to agreed objectives Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays Excellent communication skills Ability to positively influence the actions of others. Non-smoker or someone who has stopped for over a year 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Cimla Health and Social Care Centre Cimla Neath SA11 3SU Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)