1、Service Area: Public HealthRole: Smoking Cessation AdvisorCareer Framework level: 5JOB DESCRIPTION Job SummaryTo provide community based smoking cessation programmes in accordance with local public health agenda and Department of Health guidelines and monitoring requirementsDimensionsThe smoking ces
2、sation advisor is responsible for managing and planning their own workload, delivering community based stop smoking support programmes and relapse prevention measures. These are to be delivered in accordance with Department of Health guidance and monitoring criteria, Local Delivery Planning needs an
3、d service policies.The advisor, under the direction of the service manager, is responsible for supporting and facilitating the development of Intermediate Stop Smoking Services.Communication and Working RelationshipsThe smoking cessation advisor is required to communicate both pro-actively and react
4、ively using both verbal and non-verbal skills; primarily with colleagues, clients and user groups and secondarily with professional and non-professional groups predominantly at local level and occasionally at regional level. These include:Clients, colleagues service manager, advisors, service admini
5、strator and administrative / telephone support workers, specialist health promotion service staff, affiliated intermediate stop smoking advisors, other smoking cessation organisations, health interest groups, primary and secondary care services including direct contact with General Practitioners, co
6、mmunity based health care providers, dentists, pharmacists, occupational health staff, and the general public.Communication processes include; client contact, delivery of smoking cessation programmes to client group through 1-1, rolling support programmes and telephone, attendance and active partici
7、pation in both formal and informal meetings, attendance at conferences/ seminars/ workshops, networking, general liaison, presentations, assisting in the delivery of training initiatives.Key Responsibilities To develop and maintain an up to date knowledge base of how tobacco impacts on the health an
8、d well-being of the smoker, by means of: formal training, reflective processes, self-directed learning and pro-active participation in a continued professional development programme. Responsible for the organisation and prioritisation of their own workload using a flexible approach to time managemen
9、t in order to meet client and service needs and achieve organisational deadlines. To include the provision of evening clinics and weekend working in line with service needs. . Use of appropriate models, skills and underpinning theoretical knowledge to facilitate and support smokers who are motivated
10、 and ready to quit their addiction to tobacco in a range of settings using; rolling support, micro group, individual and telephone interventions. Required to employ a high level of inter personal skills to; identify individual smokers needs, overcome barriers to understanding by rationalising comple
11、x, sensitive and contentious information, using motivational and empathic counselling skills, build ongoing and supportive relationships, to influence and empower clients to change attitude and in turn behaviour thereby enabling them to quit their addiction to tobacco. Through the process of analysi
12、s and interpretation of data, evolve tailored evidence based care programmes to meet the needs of smokers, especially those from socially and economically disadvantaged communities. To interact with smokers with a range of emotional needs, accept own limitations, have knowledge of the range of other
13、 service remits both within and without the NHS and wherever necessary and with the clients consent direct or signpost them to other agencies in order that their needs can be addressed. Responsible for the safe custody of client records and carrying out associated administrative procedures to suppor
14、t practice by maintaining clear and accurate client records including the timely completion of client intake and monitoring forms, course registers, course evaluation forms, notification letters to GPs NRT vouchers, requests for supporting materials from administrative support worker. Routine mainte
15、nance and the checking and calibration of carbon monoxide monitors in line with service schedules to ensure validity of quits in line with Department of Health guidelines. To undertake basic needs assessment activities and report findings, to ensure that the service remains responsive, appropriate a
16、nd accessible using formal evaluation processes and informal feedback from clients and user groups. Contribute to the maintenance of a directory of venues for service use ensuring that they meet service and client needs paying particular notice to the requirements for safe environment, choice and ac
17、cess to services in accordance with health service policy. Additionally, working in collaboration with the admin team schedule smoking cessation programmes and review/ relapse sessions and book suitable venues, ensuring optimal cost effectiveness directing any associated correspondence to the Stop S
18、moking Service Manager. Maintain contact with clients within specific time frames, provide timely feed back to respective administrative telephone support workers on outcomes in order to facilitate administrative processes and optimise attendance on programmes. To contribute to the development, impl
19、ementation, and review of service policy, protocols, quality standards, and monitoring activities governing smoking cessation practice in the local area. Adopting new technologies and frameworks of operation that the result from this process so that the service can meet its obligations to facilitate
20、 improvement, expansion and reform in response to changing needs and health service policy. Use of computer based technology; Microsoft Office suite Word, to produce professional reports/ letters/ memos/ briefs / handouts. Power Point; to facilitate the delivery of training packages, Outlook Express
21、; to maintain contact lists and communicate via e-mail, Bespoke database; to access client information and statistical data, Intra and internet for; general information and research purposes, ensuring compliance with the Computer misuse Act 1990 and Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Support a
22、ffiliated intermediate stop smoking advisors to enable them to deliver effective stop smoking programmes within health and community settings in accordance with the Department of Health monitoring and guidance criteria. To work pro-actively with other team members to maintain efficient and effective
23、 stop smoking programmes for smokers resident in the local area. To develop and regularly update specialist knowledge on the use of pharmacotherapy to support smokers quit attempts Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Bupropion & Varenicline, to enable the giving of expert advice with appropriate adaptatio
24、n to health and allied professionals, community groups and the general public. In order to maintain a positive profile of the service within the local community, facilitate access and referral to the services community and smoking and pregnancy programmes; pro-actively promote the services and the r
25、eferral pathways via; collaborative working with established user groups, identifying new referral sources, daily opportunistic contact activity, local health events, presentations, training events and the preparation and submission of media releases under the control of the smoking cessation servic
26、e manager. Contribute to the ongoing development of the service by pro-actively participating in team meetings, training/ review days, representing the service at network meeting and undertaking a range of associated tasks as appropriate. To identify and evaluate resources for use in smoking cessati
27、on programmes and with reference to the service manager assist in the research, design and development of locally produced resources that are tailored to the individual/ group needs and comply with Copyright, Designs and patents Act 1988 and Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Responsi
28、ble for the checking, serviceability and safe keeping of personal equipment issued by the trust, resources on loan from the NL SSS/Specialist Health Promotion Service for the delivery of smoking cessation programmes, training events and the notification of any defect of loss to the service manager.G
29、eneral Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall purview of the post, This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the post. In the context of rapid change taking place within the NHS/PCTs, these priorities will develop and change in consultation w
30、ith the post holder in line with service business needs and priorities.COMPETENCE PROFILE Underpinning PrincipleJD Statement Reference FunctionCompetence1. CommunicationThe smoking cessation advisor is required to communicate both pro-actively and reactively using both verbal and non-verbal skills;
31、primarily with colleagues, clients and user groups and secondarily with professional and non-professional groups predominantly at local level and occasionally at regional levelRequired to employ a high level of inter personal skills to; identify individual smokers needs, overcome barriers to underst
32、anding by rationalising complex, sensitive and contentious information, using motivational and empathic counselling skills, build ongoing and supportive relationships, to influence and empower clients to change attitude and in turn behaviour thereby enabling them to quit their addiction to tobacco.1
33、.2, Communicate effectively1.8, Relate to and interact with individualsGEN22 Communicate effectively with individuals, HSC233,relate to and interact with individuals 2. Equality & DiversityThe Trust has policies covering Equal Opportunities and Harassment. The aim is to ensure that no colleagues, po
34、tential employees, patients/ Clients are harassed, or receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, religion or ethnic/ national origin.2.5,Ensure your own actions support the equality diversity rights and responsibilities
35、 of individualsHSC234 Ensure your own actions support the equality diversity rights and responsibilities of individuals3. Health, Safety & SecurityUnder the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at
36、 work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes co-operating with management in complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.Responsible for the checking, serviceability and safe keeping of
37、personal equipment issued by the trust, resources on loan from the NL SSS/Specialist Health Promotion Service for the delivery of smoking cessation programmes, training events and the notification of any defect of loss to the service manager.The post holder must adhere to a range of policies, proced
38、ures and legislation relevant to security and confidentiality. These include: Data Protection Act 1988 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Access to Health Records Act 1990 Computer misuse Act 1990 BS7799 (Information Governance) Caldicott Document and Records Management3.2 Ensure health and safe
39、ty requirements are met in your area of responsibilityMiscellaneousM&LE6 Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibilityHCS_D5 Comply with legal requirements for patient/ client confidentiality4. Safeguard and Protect Individuals4.3, Act within the limits of your compete
40、nce ad authorityGEN63 Act within the limits of your competence and authority Key DomainJD StatementReference FunctionCompetenceA: Assessment and investigation of health. B: Planning for and addressing health requirements.To interact with smokers with a range of emotional needs, accept own limitation
41、s, have knowledge of the range of other service remits both within and without the NHS and wherever necessary and with the clients consent direct or signpost them to other agencies in order that their needs can be addressed.B1.2.2, Refer individuals to specialist services for treatment and careCHS99
42、 Refer individuals to specialist sources of assistance in meeting health care needsC: Promotion and protection of health. To contribute to the development, implementation, and review of service policy, protocols, quality standards, and monitoring activities governing smoking cessation practice in th
43、e local area. Adopting new technologies and frameworks of operation that the result from this process so that the service can meet its obligations to facilitate improvement, expansion and reform in response to changing needs and health service policy.To undertake basic needs assessment activities an
44、d report findings, to ensure that the service remains responsive, appropriate and accessible using formal evaluation processes and informal feedback from clients and user groups.Through the process of analysis and interpretation of data, evolve tailored evidence based care programmes to meet the nee
45、ds of smokers, especially those from socially and economically disadvantaged communities.In order to maintain a positive profile of the service within the local community, facilitate access and referral to the services community and smoking and pregnancy programmes; pro-actively promote the services
46、 and the referral pathways via; collaborative working with established user groups, identifying new referral sources, daily opportunistic contact activity, local health events, presentations, training events and the preparation and submission of media releases under the control of the smoking cessat
47、ion service manager.C2.1.6 Work in partnership with others to protect the publics health from specific risksC2.2.2 Work in partnership with communities to assess health and wellbeing and related needsC2.2.4 Work in partnership with communities to implement policies, strategies, services, programmes
48、and interventions to improve health and wellbeingPHS08 Improve the quality of health and healthcare interventions and services through audit and evaluationPHP22 Work in partnership with communities to assess health and wellbeing and related needsPHP24 Work in partnership with communities to implement policies, strategies, services, programmes and interventions to improve health and wellbeingD: Support of healthcare through technology.Routine maintenance and the checking
