MAIN PURPOSE Our Stop Smoking Practitioners deliver one to one and group stop smoking interventions within a wide range of settings. Across Kent our service will include work within one to one and group settings and also involve evening and weekend work. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the County as required ensuring their skills, expertise and knowledge are fully utilised. This post will Provide information to smokers to enable them to make an informed choice to make an attempt to stop smoking and then to support the smoker with a formal evidence based quit programme. Develop and improve accessibility of the Kent Place Based Stop Smoking Service through the pro-active promotion of the smoking cessation programmes and referral pathways amongst primary and secondary care services, other key health care providers, allied professionals, community development initiatives, local agencies and the general public. Provide ongoing support to a caseload of referrals, supporting each quit attempt in line with national and company standards Contribute to the planning, delivery and development of the stop smoking service including specific project work. This post will also In conjunction with the Delivery team lead plan and deliver an appropriate and accessible cessation service within the delivery team area. Provide cessation support including one to one and group support, assessing clients suitability for Stop Smoking treatments. Adhere to service protocols and procedures in relation to the provision of supportive pharmacotherapy medication. Collate accurate clinical records in line with national OHID or NCSCT requirements and inputting data into the service web-based database in a timely and professional manner. To support the service in delivering key performance indicators and activity as set out within the service specification. Support the delivery of promotion activity across Kent in line with the service marketing strategy. Work flexibly to provide a coordinated service across the localities to meet the needs of the client group. This will include work in the evening and some work on weekends where required. Maintain up to date clinical knowledge, undertake evidence-based practice and promote the use of new and innovative practice. In conjunction with delivery team lead, conduct analysis and evaluation of designated programmes in order to improve the quality of service. Be responsible for identifying issues or concerns to line manager, so that appropriate action can be taken Contribute to ongoing needs assessment, audit and other governance programmes in relation to activities as part of the health improvement agenda SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES In conjunction with the Delivery team lead plan and deliver an appropriate and accessible cessation service within the delivery team area. Provide cessation support including one to one, group and app support To contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of smoking cessation training. To take responsibility for own professional development in accordance with the outcomes from the annual development review, in order to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework and appraisal system Responsible for accurate uploading of own client data onto database whilst ensuring client confidentiality. Ensure follow up of clients is done in line with service protocol Keep accurate records in accordance with trust policy and data protection To maintain an up to date electronic diary that is available to colleagues within the Stop Smoking team To assist in producing reports and analysis of data that contribute towards improving service delivery and better client care To utilise a range of complex motivational, influencing and negotiating skills to increase clients motivation and adherence to stop smoking. Responsible for personally identifiable client data as part of ongoing programme attendance etc, working within the data protection policies. Required to contribute to training, seminars and presentations across a range of agencies and organisations. PERSON SPECIFICATION SKILLS and ABILITIES A commitment to continuous service improvement with expert insight into patients needs, so that all patients receive high quality care. Understanding of harmful effects of smoking, smoking as an addiction behaviour, withdrawal and relapse Clear understanding of the range and appropriate use of different smoking cessation interventions Passionate about putting patients first and delivering a high quality service. Proven ability to relate, motivate and confidently engage individuals in activities and discussion as part of a group and in one to one situations. Emotionally sensitive and empathetic to members of the public who wish to improve their health Ability to work independently and manage own work load and to work effectively and supportively as a team member. Able to remain positive and constructive under pressure Sound interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with all levels of colleagues, including effective partnerships with other agencies and service providers. Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes. Good presentation of self: enthusiastic, innovative and flexible. Self-motivated, committed and conscientious Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals including participants, colleagues and external partners. Ability to organise and run training sessions Proven planning, organisational, timekeeping and evaluation skills. Ability to organise, monitor and check work to ensure no element of a task is left unfinished. Knowledge of maintaining records and monitoring system. Ability to use generic software packages. Be confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.