Job summary
Employer heading
Engagement Facilitator
Band 3
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS (31/03/2025) DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of an innovative and dynamic team, working within Help Me Quit smoking cessation service.
In this role you will support with the administration and engagement of Maternity, Community and secondary care clients/Patients, and be part of the wider team providing advice and support, to safely and sustainably, stop smoking.
Also working on Engagement events within the Community, Maternity and secondary care, working closely with stakeholders and partners.
Its a fantastic time to join the Swansea Bay Help Me Quit Team, we are a supportive and compassionate team, and are committed to development, innovation, safety and quality of our services, putting the patient at the centre is our top priority.
If you are ready for a new challenge/chapter in your career, we would welcome an application from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
• The post holder may have contact with service users and will be expected to signpost/direct to the appropriate person/department.
• The post holder will facilitate bookings on behalf of HMQ Advisors as needed, including virtual sessions, and Help Me Quit for Baby (Maternity)
• Provide Very Brief Advice to members of the public, health professionals and others on subjects relating to smoking and smoking cessation.
• Work to ensuring that inpatients and/or outpatients who smoke are identified and offered evidence-based counselling and smoking cessation medications .
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Facilitate engagement with hospital wards, departments and GP clusters, facilitating referrals into the HMQ service for individuals to quit smoking
Support local promotion of the HMQ service and engage with local partners, stakeholders and health professionals including GP surgeries and pharmacies ensuring high activity levels and service awareness
Support administration of the new Help Me Quit for Baby ( Maternity)
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate experience in an administrative role
- Experience of dealing with confidentiality, sensitive data, appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Working experience of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including use to Teams.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
- Good standard of education together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Working in an NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Word processing to RSA 111/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with Quit manager digital platform
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational
- Knowledge of Help Me Quit Services in Wales
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan O'Rourke
- Job title
- Service Development Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929 764642
- Additional information
Can be contacted Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm - [email protected]
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