Smoking Cessation Practitioner in Bangor

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Smoking Cessation Practitioner to be part of the integrated smoking cessation service in the BCUHB area. You will positively influence smokers who want support to quit. As a Smoking Cessation Practitioner within the service you will be responsible for providing intensive behavioural support and advice to clients who want to stop smoking. You will work effectively with other clinical staff and the wider HMQ team to ensure patients receive pharmacotherapy to support their quit attempt. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with clients to make positive behaviour change. You will also have excellent organisational skills and be able to keep accurate, confidential client records. We are looking for someone who is willing to work flexibly and help shape development of the service. Further specific training in smoking cessation will be provided if required. The role is fixed term to 31st March 2027 working mainly within the HMQ in Mental Health team across Gwynedd and Anglesey.

Qualifications/knowledge:

• Recognised professional qualification in health or social care eg RGN, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW or/and A Degree in a relevant subject Or/and equivalent level of previous experience
• Counselling qualification eg Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills

Experience:

• Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting
• Experience of health education / one to one counselling on health issues
• Experience in delivering specialist smoking cessation support to clients in a group setting

Aptitude and Abilities:

• Organisation and time management skills
• IT literate including Microsoft Office
• Record keeping - updating files on bespoke databases
• Ability to plan efficiently
• Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
• Health related behaviour and change strategies
• Understanding of clinical governance systems and processes and the requirements of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local area
• 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

Values:

• Access to transport
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
• Ability to positively influence the actions of others.

Other:

• Willingness and ability to travel between sites
• Non-smoker or someone who has been stopped for over a year
• Able to work evenings and work weekends
• Ability to carry resources

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.