Job summary This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. Main duties of the job We are seeking a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with experience in smoking cessation, addiction support, or behavioural change services to deliver high-quality stop smoking interventions across a range of community settings. The successful candidate will motivate and empower clients to make positive lifestyle changes, provide clear information about nicotine addiction and stop smoking services, and deliver evidence-based support in line with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme through one-to-one sessions, group support, drop-ins, telephone, and online interventions. The role involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community partners to embed smoking cessation into routine care, supporting referral generation through GP surgeries, workplaces, and community events, and leading peer support sessions to help prevent relapse. You will provide ongoing motivational support and behavioural change education, helping individuals to set realistic and sustainable goals while contributing to reducing health inequalities within local communities. Responsibilities also include analysing health and service data to identify local need, maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records in line with ABL Health policies, and effectively managing competing priorities within a demanding and evolving service environment. About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders. Job description Job responsibilities This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. Main Duties and responsibilities: Motivate and empower clients to make changes to address their addiction. Explain to clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop Smoking Service to enable them to make informed - choices. Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support, these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme. Work with other professionals to embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care. Maximise the impact of smoking cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities. To understand the analysis of health and equalities data including service data identifying local need to inform local service need. Support with referral generation from within external setting (GP Surgeries, workplaces, events, etc.) Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective services throughout a diverse range of community settings. Lead peer support group sessions for successful quitters following intervention to prevent relapse. Provide evidence-based education in all aspects of smoking cessation and behavioural change as well on-going motivational support. Work with individuals to set realistic sustainable goals. Ensure all client and service records are up to date, accurate and satisfy the ABL Health documentation policies. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with significant experience in smoking cessation or addiction. This role will be demanding as services develop and should become integrated in all settings. It will be essential that you use your own judgement to prioritise competing demands and workload effectively to specific timescales. Skills & Competencies required: Be an experienced Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner within the community (training will be given). Experience of working with evolving and developing services. Positive and proactive outlook with the ability to motivate, engage and support others to achieve the highest standards and outcomes. Adept in communication; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience including clients, staff, and volunteers at all levels. Build strong relationships, foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders throughout community settings. Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Job description Job responsibilities This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. Main Duties and responsibilities: Motivate and empower clients to make changes to address their addiction. Explain to clients the principles of the nicotine and Stop Smoking Service to enable them to make informed - choices. Deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support, these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme. Work with other professionals to embed smoking cessation as part of routine client care. Maximise the impact of smoking cessation on health gains and reduce health inequalities. To understand the analysis of health and equalities data including service data identifying local need to inform local service need. Support with referral generation from within external setting (GP Surgeries, workplaces, events, etc.) Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective services throughout a diverse range of community settings. Lead peer support group sessions for successful quitters following intervention to prevent relapse. Provide evidence-based education in all aspects of smoking cessation and behavioural change as well on-going motivational support. Work with individuals to set realistic sustainable goals. Ensure all client and service records are up to date, accurate and satisfy the ABL Health documentation policies. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised, and proactive individual with significant experience in smoking cessation or addiction. This role will be demanding as services develop and should become integrated in all settings. It will be essential that you use your own judgement to prioritise competing demands and workload effectively to specific timescales. Skills & Competencies required: Be an experienced Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner within the community (training will be given). Experience of working with evolving and developing services. Positive and proactive outlook with the ability to motivate, engage and support others to achieve the highest standards and outcomes. Adept in communication; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience including clients, staff, and volunteers at all levels. Build strong relationships, foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders throughout community settings. Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Person Specification Essential Skills Essential The ability to travel independently across the borough. Experience Essential Experience of working in community settings Experience of engagement work with key partners within the community Experience of managing own caseload without day to-day supervision Desirable Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences. Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate research and best practice. Qualifications Essential Higher level education or health/social care/public health/professional qualification, or experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change Desirable NCSCT Practitioner Relevant degree Person Specification Essential Skills Essential The ability to travel independently across the borough. Experience Essential Experience of working in community settings Experience of engagement work with key partners within the community Experience of managing own caseload without day to-day supervision Desirable Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences. Understanding of national guidance and ability to disseminate research and best practice. Qualifications Essential Higher level education or health/social care/public health/professional qualification, or experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change Desirable NCSCT Practitioner Relevant degree 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. Employer details Employer name ABL Health Ltd Address 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL United Kingdom Employer's website