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Smoking cessation adviser - gypsy roma travellers

Horley
NHS
€1,445 a month
Posted: 25 November
Offer description

Job Summary

Our Equity Team delivers clinical outreach services to people who experience barriers to healthcare, including those facing homelessness, refugees and asylum seekers, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and other groups experiencing health inequalities.

Our Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service (RASS) provides trauma‑informed healthcare in hotels across Surrey and Sussex. The clinical team includes experienced GPs, nurses and paramedics who provide on‑site urgent care, health checks, vaccinations, wound care and women's health sessions. The team works closely with local primary care and public health partners to ensure continuity of care and improved access to NHS services for people who have newly arrived in the UK.


Main Duties of the Job

The post‑holder will form part of ABCs RASS and Equity clinical team, delivering outreach healthcare to communities experiencing barriers to accessing mainstream services.

They will support the delivery of health checks, smoking cessation support, vaccinations and MECC‑based health promotion in both community and hotel settings used for Refugee and Asylum Seeker accommodation.


Job Responsibilities


Clinical Support

* Carry out basic health checks (blood pressure, BMI, pulse, lifestyle screening) and document findings accurately.
* Support pop‑up vaccination and health events, preparing and restocking areas, maintaining cold chain procedures and assisting clinicians.
* Undertake phlebotomy, ECG recording and wound care if trained and competent.
* Support the delivery of smoking cessation clinics, including assessment, counselling and follow‑up support.
* Apply the Make Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, using every patient interaction to promote healthy lifestyle changes.
* Assist in opportunistic screening and support with health promotion conversations during outreach visits.


Health Promotion & Smoking Cessation

* Provide one‑to‑one and group‑based smoking cessation advice and behavioural support.
* Educate patients on the risks of smoking, available treatments and coping strategies.
* Support patients with nicotine replacement or other cessation therapies under clinical guidance.
* Promote wider health awareness covering vaccination, screening, mental wellbeing and self‑care through engagement at community events and outreach sites.
* Work as part of the Equity and RASS clinical team to identify and engage individuals from inclusion health cohorts.
* Support people to register with GP practices and access community or secondary care where needed.
* Deliver care that is trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive and person‑centred.
* Liaise with interpreters, support workers and voluntary sector partners to ensure clear communication and holistic care.
* Escalate any safeguarding concerns in line with ABC and statutory safeguarding procedures.


Administration & Governance

* Maintain accurate, confidential patient records (manual and electronic).
* Contribute to data collection and reporting for service monitoring and evaluation.
* Follow ABCs policies on infection control, confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.
* Attend supervision, mandatory training and team meetings to maintain competence and reflective practice.


Supervision

Regular supervisions on a one‑to‑one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient‑facing role, you will also receive regular clinical supervisions with a clinical supervisor.


Working Hours

This role is available as one full day per week (8.5 hours inclusive of 30 minutes unpaid break), or two half days of 4 hours each.


Person Specification


Experience (Essential)

* Experience working with vulnerable or inclusion health groups
* Experience in community or primary care settings
* Understanding of safeguarding adults and children


Experience (Desirable)

* Experience delivering smoking cessation or MECC‑based interventions
* Experience in outreach or health equity programmes


Qualifications (Essential)

* Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care


Qualifications (Desirable)

* Smoking Cessation Advisor training or equivalent; Phlebotomy or ECG certification


Knowledge, Behaviour & Values (Essential)

* Understanding of health inequalities and barriers faced by refugees, asylum seekers, GRT and homeless populations
* Compassionate, flexible and trauma‑informed
* Valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle


Knowledge, Behaviour & Values (Desirable)

* Knowledge of current public health priorities, vaccination delivery and local services
* Experience working with interpreters or in multi‑agency environments


Skills & Abilities (Essential)

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to prioritise workload and manage time
* Computer literate
* Effective documentation
* Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


Skills & Abilities (Desirable)

* Experience of working with Clinical Systems (EMIS or SystmOne)


Equality & Diversity (Essential)

* As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all and we welcome diversity in all forms. People from ethnic minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role.


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

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Job Details

* Date posted: 21 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £13.69 to £14.81 an hour
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: B0141-25-0092
* Job locations: Horley Health Hub, 120 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH1 1EB
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