THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDINGIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.The Smoking Cessation advisor will work as part of a team, providing effective smoking cessation interventions, aligned to 'Help Me Quit' (HMQ) programmes, to those people wishing to make a quit attempt.This will include managing new referrals, assessing a client's motivation and readiness to quit, providing smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and to agreed National standards and organising and delivering smoking cessation support groups or individual appointments.Therefore Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking someone who is passionate about smoking cessation services and is able to demonstrate that they are an effective, dynamic and motivated practitioner.Main duties of the jobWe would love to hear from you if you are:
Experienced in delivering smoking cessation or other behavioural change programmes
A positive person with the ability to motivate, engage and support others to achieve their goals.
Able to work as part of a team, whilst working autonomously with clients
Open and motivated by new ideas and perspective
Someone who is resilient and enjoys a challenge
About usBeing the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,516 to £38,364 a year Per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number070-AC109-0825Job locationsNewtown HospitalLlanfair Rd,NewtownSY16 2DWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.The smoking Cessation Advisor is responsible for delivering a smoking cessation service to clients living in Powys, in line with the Help me Quit (HMQ) programme funded by Welsh Government.As part of the service the post holder will provide intensive behavioural support and advice to smokers who wish to stop smoking.The post holder is responsible for working with clients to develop a treatment plan and providing them with access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy.The post holder is responsible for maintaining and inputting client records on the Quit Manager system. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.The smoking Cessation Advisor is responsible for delivering a smoking cessation service to clients living in Powys, in line with the Help me Quit (HMQ) programme funded by Welsh Government.As part of the service the post holder will provide intensive behavioural support and advice to smokers who wish to stop smoking.The post holder is responsible for working with clients to develop a treatment plan and providing them with access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy.The post holder is responsible for maintaining and inputting client records on the Quit Manager system.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree level education or equivalent demonstrable experience
Recognised professional qualification in health or social care eg. RGN, HCPC, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW
Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
Health related behaviour and behaviour change strategies
Knowledge of existing smoking cessation services
Desirable
Counselling qualification eg. Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Advisor training
Knowledge of nicotine replacement therapy
ExperienceEssential
Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting
Experience of health education / one to one behaviour change support on health issues
Desirable
Experience in working with smoking or other addictive behaviours
Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential
Organisational skills to prioritise work
Meet deadlines and work under pressure
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
Problem solving and fact finding
Familiar and competent with Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
Flexibility in approach, and innovative
Willingness to support promotional activity and campaigns
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
Ability to analyse, research and interpret data
ValuesEssential
Demonstrate PTHB Values
Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
Flexible approach to meet the needs of service
OtherEssential
Ability to travel throughout locality in a timely manner
Ability to transport small equipment and resources
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, when required to meet service demands
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree level education or equivalent demonstrable experience
Recognised professional qualification in health or social care eg. RGN, HCPC, Diploma in Counselling, CQSW
Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
Health related behaviour and behaviour change strategies
Knowledge of existing smoking cessation services
Desirable
Counselling qualification eg. Certificate in Counselling, WNB Counselling Skills
National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Advisor training
Knowledge of nicotine replacement therapy
ExperienceEssential
Experience of providing client/patient centred services in a health or social care setting
Experience of health education / one to one behaviour change support on health issues
Desirable
Experience in working with smoking or other addictive behaviours
Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential
Organisational skills to prioritise work
Meet deadlines and work under pressure
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
Problem solving and fact finding
Familiar and competent with Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
Flexibility in approach, and innovative
Willingness to support promotional activity and campaigns
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
Ability to analyse, research and interpret data
ValuesEssential
Demonstrate PTHB Values
Ability to work independently to agreed objectives
Flexible approach to meet the needs of service
OtherEssential
Ability to travel throughout locality in a timely manner
Ability to transport small equipment and resources
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, when required to meet service demands
