West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse and dynamic healthcare providers in the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and improving the well-being of our community.
The borough of Ealing has a diverse range of communities and population with unique health and social care challenges. The aim of the role and the programmes is to improve health and wellbeing in local communities by improving access and support for the building blocks of health, upskilling the workforce to support local communities in a culturally competent manner.
The main purpose of the role is to develop and manage the Healthier Lifestyle Service which currently includes the Ealing Smoke Free Service, Inpatient Smoke Free Service, Diabetes Health and Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion for Vaccinations and Tuberculosis. There are also additional short-term projects which are part of the portfolio. The service is committed to promoting physical health across a variety of settings and reducing health inequalities in the community and among West London NHS Trust service users. The role will lead an ambitious service development plan to expand the service and the areas covered in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
The role is key in leading and developing the smoke-free strategy across West London NHS Trust. Working as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively rolling out the smoking cessation programme within the Trust and community.
Main duties of the job
Leading on the development and implementation of stop smoking and other healthier lifestyle services pathways within the Trust and community, providing highly specialist advice to the strategic development and implementation, in line with national targets, quality and performance targets. Interpreting national, regional and local policies relevant to the service, reviewing clinical guidelines and evidence-based methods of offering smoking cessation support for target groups and general population. Ensuring that patients and their families are fully informed of services and their feedback is regularly assessed. Upskilling other health care professionals in inpatient and community settings on the above outlined project. To work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated working. Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to Master's level in Psychology or relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area. Master's in Health Psychology. NCSCT certification. Experience
Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships between a variety of stakeholders. Experience of drafting briefing papers. Experience of developing and delivering training. Experience of effective collaboration with voluntary sector organizations and communities. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of using evidence or theory to develop behaviour-change interventions in different populations. Knowledge
Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of coordinating a multi-disciplinary team in complex and challenging environments. Understanding of the public sector. Experience of delivering change management projects. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of carrying out clinical audits, drafting briefing documents. Experience of managing a team. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices, and procurement. Skills
Ability to prepare communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required. Able to demonstrate flexibility where necessary. Experience of creating and giving presentations and delivering training to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, requiring stakeholder input and adaptation, and recognition of competing demands and realities of operational delivery. Able to deliver culturally competent training and health promotion resources. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to analyze complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Other Requirements
Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
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Leading on the development and implementation of stop smoking and other healthier lifestyle services pathways within the Trust and community, providing highly specialist advice to the strategic development and implementation, in line with national targets, quality and performance targets. Interpreting national, regional and local policies relevant to the service, reviewing clinical guidelines and evidence-based methods of offering smoking cessation support for target groups and general population. Ensuring that patients and their families are fully informed of services and their feedback is regularly assessed. Upskilling other health care professionals in inpatient and community settings on the above outlined project. To work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated working. Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to Master's level in Psychology or relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area. Master's in Health Psychology. NCSCT certification. Experience
Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships between a variety of stakeholders. Experience of drafting briefing papers. Experience of developing and delivering training. Experience of effective collaboration with voluntary sector organizations and communities. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of using evidence or theory to develop behaviour-change interventions in different populations. Knowledge
Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development. Demonstrated experience of coordinating a multi-disciplinary team in complex and challenging environments. Understanding of the public sector. Experience of delivering change management projects. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of carrying out clinical audits, drafting briefing documents. Experience of managing a team. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices, and procurement. Skills
Ability to prepare communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders as required. Able to demonstrate flexibility where necessary. Experience of creating and giving presentations and delivering training to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, requiring stakeholder input and adaptation, and recognition of competing demands and realities of operational delivery. Able to deliver culturally competent training and health promotion resources. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to analyze complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Other Requirements
Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
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