Public Health Smoking Cessation Officer

Job Description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Public Health Smoking Cessation Officer.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Officer to join their new Choose You team, helping to improve the quality of life for residents of Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes. 

You will be responsible for providing stop smoking support for members of the public and will have a caseload of clients, who you will support in person, via telephone and over Teams.

You will be an integral part of a progressive Public Health team dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be provided with opportunities for training to perform this role and continue your own personal development. 

The role may also include some delivery of support for residents on weekends or evenings, both virtually and face-to-face.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide tailored care to individuals aiming to quit smoking, including behavioural support and motivational interviewing.
• Develop personalised quit plans, including setting a quit date, identifying triggers and coping strategies.
• Offer guidance on nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and other stop-smoking medications, ensuring safe and effective use.
• Monitor client progress through regular follow-ups and adapt support based on their needs and challenges.
• Maintain accurate client records in accordance with confidentiality policies and service guidelines.
• Deliver one-to-one sessions or groups in the community, healthcare, or virtual settings to support smoking cessation.
• Promote smoking cessation services within communities and liaise with other healthcare professionals to encourage referrals.
• Stay updated on smoking cessation research and guidelines to ensure evidence-based support is consistently provided.
• Provide information and feedback to support the ongoing development of the service.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Excellent communication skills and a talent for motivating people.
• Degree-level education and/or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Understanding of health inequalities and experience working with diverse populations, including ethnic minorities and individuals from deprived areas.
• Experience delivering and co-ordinating service delivery and experience in stop smoking lifestyle change support.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and work effectively autonomously and within a team.
• Demonstrable ability to be organised, prioritise your workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and IT skills.
• This role requires some travel you must be able to drive, have access to a vehicle and hold a full valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the 3 local authority areas which is Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email  gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.