Description
We are seeking two Tobacco Dependence Advisors to join an expanding, dynamic stop smoking team. The post holders will contribute to supporting people within the borough who want to stop smoking or using tobacco, reducing smoking rates and improving the health of the local population.
The Tobacco Dependence Advisor will:
- Provide smoking cessation advice and support through established groups, one-to-one and telephone interventions in local community settings
- Provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and agreed National standards
- Utilise motivational techniques, assess clients' motivation to quit smoking and maintain relationships with the client group to support smoking cessation
- Develop an action plan with the client and discuss the use of appropriate pharmacological support suitable to them
- Attend bespoke training events as required for career and continuous professional development
The ideal candidate will have:
- A good level of general education, including O Level or GCSE standard for English and Maths or equivalent
- Completed the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) or level 2 Smoking Cessation training
- Experience in providing a range of evidence-based behavioural change interventions
- Experience of and knowledge of Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Ability to work flexibly within this setting and develop a therapeutic rapport with service users
We offer a competitive salary of £33,262 to £36,027 per annum, pro-rata if part-time, and a range of benefits.