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Corporate Health Training Manager specification

Lambeth is one of the most densely populated boroughs in the country and the health of people in Lambeth compared to England is poor. Life expectancy in males and females is lower than England’s and deaths from smoking, early deaths from heart disease, stroke and cancer appear higher than the rest of England. As a result NHS Lambeth has prioritised Smoking Cessation as one of its six strategic priorities for the next 5 years. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be involved in supporting people throughout Lambeth to stop smoking. We are looking for an organised and motivated person with excellent communication skills to deliver community-based stop smoking projects The post holder -, should have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and have relevant, recent experience in the statutory or voluntary sector in a public health or health promotion setting. They need to be knowledgeable of addictive behaviour and behaviour change. The post holder will work as part of the specialist team at Lambeth Stop Smoking Service and will lead on developing links with community groups and organisations to reach priority population groups including BME communities and routine and manual workers. The post holder will facilitate one-to-one and / or group support to people who want to quit smoking and co-ordinate. The role will also require evening and weekend work. They should be equally as happy to work as part of a team or on their own. Closing Date: 7th July 2010 Interview Date: 19th July 2010 For further information about the post please contact Terri Forward, Stop Smoking Service Manager on 020 3049 5186

How to apply: Through NHS Jobs

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Lambeth is one of the most densely populated boroughs in the country and the health of people in Lambeth compared to England is poor. Life expectancy in males and females is lower than England’s and deaths from smoking, early deaths from heart disease, stroke and cancer appear higher than the rest of England. As a result NHS Lambeth has prioritised Smoking Cessation as one of its six strategic priorities for the next 5 years. Smokefree Lambeth are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated and highly skilled individual to be involved in the ongoing development and delivery of a specialist stop smoking counselling service to pregnant women and mothers of children under 5 years old. This work will be central to supporting the delivery of the service to reach population groups prioritised to help address health inequalities The post holder -, should have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and a qualification in counselling or equivalent. They should also have relevant, recent experience in the statutory or voluntary sector in a public health or health promotion setting. They need to be knowledgeable of addictive behaviour and behaviour change. The post holder will work as part of the specialist team at Lambeth Stop Smoking Service and will provide intensive one to one tailored stop smoking counselling and support (including longer term relapse prevention sessions) to pregnant women, new mothers and their families in line with departmental guidelines and in accordance with recommended clinical professional practice and clinical governance. The role may also require evening and weekend work. They should be equally as happy to work as part of a team or on their own. Closing date: 7th July 2010 Interview Date: 16th July 2010 For further information about the post please contact Terri Forward, Stop Smoking Service Manager on 020 3049 5186

How to apply: Through NHS Jobs

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NHS Kensington & Chelsea are currently looking to recruit a number of Sessional Stop Smoking advisors to provide stop smoking advice and support to smokers who wish to quit in both one-to-one and group settings. Must have first degree in a relevant discipline (e.g public health, health psychology), OR at least one years experience in a health promotion role. Level 2 Smoking Cessation training essential. Job Description Job Title: Bank Stop Smoking Advisor Employer: NHS Kensington & Chelsea Department: Stop Smoking Service – Public Health Reports To: Community Stop Smoking Specialist Accountable To: Stop Smoking Service Manager CRB Disclosure: Enhanced Location: Various across Kensington & Chelsea Salary: £ 16.56 per hour Job Type: Bank Working Pattern: Sessional (As and when required basis) Job Summary: The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality Stop Smoking Service in a variety of settings across Kensington & Chelsea for people who live and work in the borough. They will manage their own caseload of clients and carry out all related administration. They will provide smoking cessation advice and information to the public at borough-wide health promotion events. A degree of autonomy and close partnership working is required. Key Responsibilities: To contribute to reducing smoking prevalence and health inequalities in Kensington & Chelsea. To contribute to the implementation of the local tobacco control strategy. To provide intensive and appropriate evidence-based stop smoking advice and support to smokers who wish to quit in both one-to-one and group settings. To provide telephone support where required. To deliver appropriate stop smoking interventions and support in line with local and national protocols and Department of Health and NICE guidance. To maintain and use specialist knowledge and experience of smoking cessation and be responsible for own practice. To provide advice and information to the public at Stop Smoking Service promotional events. To follow up all patients, maintain and keep accurate records and observe patient confidentiality policies and procedures at all times. To monitor performance through the analysis of Stop Smoking Service data. To identify areas of poor performance and implementing projects to improve performance. Person Specification Education & Qualifications First degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. health psychology or public health) or at least one years experience in a health promotion role (E) Level 2 smoking cessation training (E) Level 3 smoking cessation training (D) Experience Previous experience of working with patients as a Stop Smoking Advisor (E) Experience of group facilitation (D) Experience of working with a diverse population in an inner city setting (D) Skills / Abilities / Knowledge Must be able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge of smoking related issues, including impact of smoking and tobacco on health and current DH guidelines (E) Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based smoking cessation interventions (E) Must be self motivated, able to use own initiative and work independently with minimal supervision (E) Commitment to team working (E) Must have good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines (E) Must be MS Office competent (E) Excellent oral and written communication skills (E) Excellent interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills (E) Flexibility and ability to work some evenings and weekends and to travel to various locations across Kensington & Chelsea (E) (E) Essential (D) Desirable

How to apply: Please apply via the NHS jobs website via the following link http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912468147

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Manager Stop Smoking Service (Band 8A)

NHS Lewisham wishes to recruit a service manager to lead the stop smoking service at a time of change. This year, the service will transfer to a selected provider organization. The service manager will focus on developing excellent and effective service provision. The service will be commissioned by a tobacco control manager in Public Health and will be supported by partnership work on the wider tobacco control agenda.

The stop smoking service already benefits from continuity of staffing, the quality of its advisors, achieving its target for 2 years, a training programme of good quality, excellent data management and a commitment to continuous improvement. Increased investment has been agreed to appoint specialist advisors to the team; for pregnancy, mental health and work with the acute trust. A pool of sessional workers offer flexibility in recruitment and service activity.

We are looking for a manager with skill and experience in managing staff, budgets and in developing services. The manager will be expected to deliver an action plan which prioritises areas of high prevalence, recruiting more smokers and joint work with the NHS Health Checks Programme.

Closing date: Wed 28th April
Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th May
Interviews: Tuesday 11th May (subject to change)
At Waldron Health Centre, Stanley St, Deptford, SE8 4BG

Contact: Lyn Burton, Tobacco Control and Commissioning Manager
Tel: 0203 049 3573

How to apply: Through NHS Jobs

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An exciting opportunity has risen to manage the stop smoking service in Lambeth.

NHS Lambeth has prioritised Smoking Cessation as one of its six strategic priorities for the next 5 years. The other areas are: sexual health, long term conditions, diabetes, mental health and childhood obesity.

Having achieved well beyond its target in 2008/09 and in line with World Class Commissioning best practice guidance ambitious quitter targets have been set for 2009/10 and beyond. Extra investment has been allocated to help achieve this target and the Stop Smoking Service Manager will be central to co-ordinating all the activities relating to smoking cessation in Lambeth to achieve this.

Interview Date: 5th February 2010

For further information about the post please contact Fraser Serle, Staying Healthy Commissioning Manager on 020 3049 4426

Salary: £35,746 to £45,353 pa inc

How to apply: For more information and details on how to apply, please see http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912405937 Job Reference Number: 757-LAM6473

Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual, passionate about the area of stop smoking? NHS Kensington & Chelsea requires a highly motivated, organised individual to set up, facilitate and deliver specialist stop smoking support to pregnant women, women with young children, and members of their family. This post will involve liaising and working with a range of teams, groups and organisations that provide services to pregnant women, children and their families. The successful candidate will have responsibility for networking, training, and direct delivery of specialist stop smoking support to client group; ensuring effective referral process and care pathway. The post holder must have degree level education and in addition they will need to demonstrate substantial experience of working with stop smoking services and working knowledge of Children and Women Services. They will need to be highly motivated and resilient, with excellent communication skills. This is a part-time, fixed term post for 12 months that will require flexibility according to the needs of the Service. Closing Date: 14th January 2010

How to apply: visit https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912396495 or contact Isaac Ojo by on 020-8962-4972) or by e-mail (isaac.ojo@kc-pct.nhs.uk).

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Stop Smoking Advisor You will be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate stop smoking services within primary care settings in Newham. You will require a degree of autonomy and involve close partnership working with colleagues within other PCT directorates, other parts of the local health economy particularly General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dentists and Optometrists and with the wider Local Strategic Partnership. You will be expected to provide leadership to Level 2 Stop Smoking Advisors in primary care and community settings. They will lead the development of Stop Smoking activity in primary care settings through the development and provision of training opportunities and through the provision of support and guidance. Education / Qualifications Educated to degree level in a relevant field or appropriate professional qualification e.g. teaching, youth work, nursing, community / social work. Postgraduate qualification relevant to health improvement/public health or 2 years experience delivering health improvement/community development programmes supported by evidence of post graduate / diploma level training relevant to health improvement Level 1, 2 and 3 Stop Smoking Training (this can be achieved in post)

JOB TITLE: Stop Smoking Specialist (bank)

RATE: £18 - £20 per hour (depending on experience)

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will be responsible for supporting smokers to quit in different settings such as Community Centres and GP Practices and therefore expected to be able to: assess the level of dependence on nicotine, motivate patients to seriously consider quitting, agree goals, recommend appropriate smoking cessation aids, and follow up patients during their quit attempts. A degree of autonomy and close partnership working is required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the development and implementation of health improvement initiatives for Stop Smoking Services within the company to assigned.
2. Apply evidenced-based public health approaches and interventions to Stop Smoking services.
3. Maintain and use specialist knowledge and experience of Stop Smoking to provide intensive and appropriate evidence based stop smoking advice and support to smokers who wish to quit in accordance with local and national protocols, including the delivery of stop smoking groups and 1:1 individual support. Be responsible for own practice when delivering Stop Smoking advice and support to clients in line with national guidance on service delivery.
4. Maintain and use specialist knowledge and experience of Stop Smoking to provide information and advice to stakeholders or general public.
5. Collect minimum dataset for smoking cessation and keep accurate records of activities both in electronic and paper forms.
6. Monitor performance through analysing Stop Smoking Service data to identify areas of poor performance and implementing projects to improve performance.
7. Participate in the identification and development of appropriate and effective resources for the delivery of the Stop Smoking Service e.g. the production of referral cards, posters and leaflets.
8. Support and assist with the review, development and dissemination of educational materials and resources as may be required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Education / Qualifications -Graduate or equivalent work experience (E) -Level 2 smoking cessation training (E) -Level 3 smoking cessation training (D) Experience -Previous experience of working with patients as a Stop Smoking Specialist - 1 years minimum (E) -Experience of group facilitation (D) Skills / Abilities / Knowledge -Demonstrated highly developed knowledge of smoking related issues including impact of smoking and tobacco on health and current DH guidelines (E) -Demonstrated highly developed knowledge of smoking cessation interventions (E) -Experience of negotiating with clients to effect change (E) -Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (E) -Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and work within deadlines (E) -Competent in use of Windows software including Excel and Access (E) -Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills (E) -Good interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiating skills (E) -Must be able to use own initiative and work independently with minimal supervision (E) KEY: AF = Application Form / INT = Interview / T = Test

How to apply: If you meet the Person specifications and are able to commit to a minimum of 1.5 hours a week, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV (with a covering letter stating the days of the week you can work) to Isaac@woleojo.fsnet.co.uk or:The Ma

This is an excellent opportunity to join a new team using challenging approaches to tackle the damage caused by tobacco in the South West. Responsible for a varied portfolio, you will lead the development of innovative programmes, including a egional action plan to tackle illicit tobacco. You will also work closely with key partners to encourage adoption of best practice performance improvement. Combining relevant expertise and practical knowledge with proven strategic planning and negotiation skills, you will identify local challenges and develop new solutions. Passionate about creating a smokefree future, you wil manage complex relationships with a range of parties at regional and national level - influencing a change in public attitudes and increasing the help available to those who want to quit. For an informal chat, please contact Fiona Andrews, Director of Smokefree South West on 0117 970 7022

How to apply: Please apply online at: www.jobs.nhs.uk or apply to the Recruitment Service for an application pack quoting the relevant reference number: Telephone: 0117 900 2676 (24 hour answering service)

Ref. no: 75601SW-CR This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a new organisation driving chnage in public attitudes to tobacco across the South West. You will lead the development of innovative campaigns, for example to raise awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, boost demand for NHS Stop Smoking service and reduce the uptake of smoking among children. Combining passion and drive with innovative creative vision, you have a significant track record of expertise in communications, media and public relations and a proven ability to develop and commission successful social marketing strategies. The credibility and influencing skills to work in collaboration with the national marketing and communication team, agencies and local partners is vital. For an informal chat, please contact Fiona Andrew, Director of Smokefree South West on 0117 970 7022.

How to apply: Please apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk Alternatively, please apply to the Recruitment Service for an application pack quoting the relevant reference number: 75601SW-CR Email: Recruitment@bristolpct.nhs.uk

Lead Commissioner for Stop Smoking Service (Fixed Term until March 2011) Demonstrate World Class Commissioning competencies across the commissioning cycle to ensure the delivery of Stop Smoking Services commensurate with the needs of the population of Newham You will assess needs: Conduct annual needs assessment to identify key target groups for service development, plus other irregular needs assessments as determined by changing profile of Newham smokers: Review Current Service Provision: Conduct annual service review as part of needs assessment report, identifying effectiveness of commissioned stop smoking services in delivering services to target groups, benchmarking service structure and performance against national guidance and quality frameworks, and other evidence bases demonstrating good practice Manage a team: Set strategic direction for NHS Newham Smoking Cessation team, providing line management to the team of five A&C Band 6 Specialist Stop Smoking Advisors. Ensure that two Stop Smoking Team Administrators, and twenty-five Sessional Stop Smoking Advisors, receive appropriate management and support to ensure delivery of service directives. Education/Qualification • Masters Public Health (or equivalent discipline) • Evidence of management CPD at diploma / post graduate level

How to apply: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912381206

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 36 hours per week 12 months fixed term contract £30,500 - £41,300 HA496. We need a proactive person to co-ordinate the Smokefree Homes Project, highlighting the dangers of second-hand smoke and helping those who want their homes to be smokefree to achieve this. Working closely with NHS Kensington and Chelsea, you'll be responsible for everything from developing a project action plan, to funding and engaging with residents. You need a degree or equivalent qualification in public or Environmental Health plus recent experience of project management ideally gained in a public health setting. You'll be advising and engaging with the public, so you must be an excellent communicator. Knowledge of smokefree legislation is essential. For more information please ring Vincent Arnold on 020 7341 5716. Interview date: 6 November 2009.

How to apply: Go to: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk, Go to: 'Jobs' then 'Job Search' then search under 'All' or 'Housing Health and Adult Social Care' - Click on the smokefree homes officer job title.

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NHS Brent require a highly motivated, dynamic individual to provide operational management and direction for the Brent Stop Smoking Support Service. In recent months NHS Brent have made a substantial financial commitment to ensure that this service becomes one of the most effective in London and this post will be the driving force behind this objective. The post holder must be educated to degree level suitable to the role and have at least 3 years experience working at this level of management and crucially also have experience of working within a smoking cessation environment. They will need to be highly motivated and resilient, with excellent communication skills. The candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate high level of skill in project management and will be expected to work within complex situations and develop and maintain excellent communication with stakeholders and partner organisations. The post holder will have knowledge of the key principles of smoking cessation theory, policy and practice and will be expected to provide strategic direction based on national guidelines and directives. This is a permanent post that will require flexibility according to the needs of the Service. Contact Steve Sewell 07590 308 984 if you'd like further information.

How to apply: Apply online at NHS Jobs: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912343740

Community Stop Smoking Co-ordinator, this post is part time (3 days per week) fixed term temporary. NHS Newham Stop Smoking service is seeking to appoint a Communities Stop Smoking Co-oordinator, who will have a supporting role in developing stop smoking interventions for the communities of Newham. The post holder will be responsible to the Community Stop Smoking Advisor to ensure the development and implementation of the services. You will ensure the smooth running of the community’s stop smoking service. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of providing client/patient centered services in a health or social care or community setting either at one to one or group levels. The post will require close partnership working with partner agencies, community organisations and the public. The successful candidate will be responsible for jointly co-ordinating the work of Sessional Stop Smoking Advisors.

How to apply: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912348634

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We are looking for a proactive manager with excellent influencing and organisational skills, to manage the NHS Kensington & Chelsea Stop Smoking Service and deliver the challenging targets for smoking cessation (4 week quitters). You will develop a growing and well resourced team to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the local population, specifically targeting the most disadvantaged groups including BME communities, those in routine and manual occupations, and pregnant smokers. Working with a newly revitalised Tobacco Control Alliance and Local Authority colleagues, you will take forward our joint tobacco control work and deliver the local area agreement targets in smoking cessation for Kensington & Chelsea.

How to apply: Please apply through NHS jobs: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912295243

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The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate stop smoking services within NHS Kensington & Chelsea.

The post will require a degree of autonomy and involve close partnership working with colleagues within other PCT directorates, voluntary sector, local authority, other parts of the local health economy particularly mental health staff, and with the wider Local Strategic Partnership.

They will lead the development of Stop Smoking activity across the borough through the development and provision of training opportunities and through the provision of support and guidance, particularly in mental health settings.

The post holder will be expected to be able to identify, develop, implement and evaluate Health Improvement programmes relevant to local and natio.nal priorities for the reduction of health inequalities.

How to apply: Please apply through nhs jobs: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912294335

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Job Reference: J47-RDMSS2

Web Link: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/advsearch

The jobs will be based at the Government Office SE in Guildford, but with travel across the South East Region.

For more information contact joanne.locker@dh.gsi.gov.uk.

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This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding national team, following growing recognition of the value of our work at a local and national level as set out in the Secretary of State's 'Health Inequalities: Progress and Next Steps' report. The National Support Teams work with local partnerships to provide specialist, tailored advice and support to achieve public health targets. Use your knowledge and skills to make a difference, using an innovative and challenging approach, which provides inspiration for a practical way forward for local health communities.

You will be an integral part of the visiting team, drawing on your expert and practical knowledge to support the development of local strategies to reduce health inequalities. You will work with other team members to identify local challenges and propose practical support. You will continue your relationship with the Spearhead partnerships in developing and enabling a package of agreed support following the visit. Your specialist knowledge will be used in the facilitation of local workshops investigating the local health partnership's approach to addressing premature mortality.

You will have senior strategic level experience in tackling health inequalities within health, local government or an associated public health or health and wellbeing background. You will have good facilitation, interview and assessment skills and the ability to grasp quickly a strategic picture.

 

How to apply: These roles are available on NHS Agenda for Change terms & conditions on fixed term contract or on secondment from your current employer until March 2011. Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals in the form of a CV and a supporti

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How to apply: The above post is currently being advertised on the NHS jobs website - ref J47-DMSSS. Please apply through NHS jobs website. Please follow this link for full information - http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912139341

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