Stop Smoking Advisor
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT49DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0205-26-0001 |
Summary
To plan, develop and deliver smoking cessation advice and support sessions, including advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines. This will involve individual, telephonic, on-line and group work sessions in a variety of settings and venues, working closely with the central Yorkshire Smokefree telephonic Hub staff as required. Develop individually tailored support plans including recommending treatments based on assessed needs. Provide information to people about stopping smoking and health-related issues in line with best guidance and protocols. Provide general health and lifestyle advice and support to people using the service e.g. healthy eating, physical activity, stress management. This will include individual and group based interventions, signposting and referring to other health, community and voluntary services. Responsible for the delivery of stop smoking support to specific client groups (e.g pregnant women, routine and manual workers) Deliver very brief, brief and awareness training in stopping smoking as required. To be involved in practice awareness raising sessions in Primary Care and Community settings. To be involved in monitoring and evaluation of attendance at smokefree support sessions and contribute to the completion of the minimum data set requirement. This will include following up quitters who do not attend for planned support. To be involved in the marketing and promotion of the service alongside other colleagues. This may involve attending events on evenings/weekends. Undertake specific project and/or development activities. Maintain accurate client electronic records. Respond effectively to referrals within stated timescales self-referrals from the individuals, and those from colleagues /other workers/GPs. Ensure administrative duties are carried out efficiently and effectively in order to meet the needs of the service. To be involved in monitoing and evaluation of client feedback, offering recommendations to improve services. Working as part of a Team Alert specialist advisors or line manager to any issues in work (including concerns about individuals or work in the community) and maintain confidentiality Actively contribute to ways in which local services can be improved, supporting improvements in the health and well-being of the local community and barriers that individuals are experiencing in changing their behaviour. Contribute to the development of the Smokefree service targets and any plans that may be developed by attending meetings as appropriate with co-workers and sharing information. To maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff. To work closely with other team members and health promotion colleagues across Weymouth and Portland and the wider community. To liaise with others in the health and social care community to promote the stop smoking service and encourage appropriate referrals. Managing Self Plan own time and activities to meet the reasonable needs of individuals in the community Take an active part in developing own knowledge and skills. Seek advice and support as and when appropriate. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Participate in an annual performance and personal development review. Actively participate in clinical supervision.