Job Introduction
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Stop Smoking Advisor to join our dynamic public health team. This frontline role is central to our mission of reducing smoking prevalence and improving health outcomes across our communities. You will work directly with individuals who want to quit smoking, offering personalised support through evidence-based interventions, motivational techniques, and tailored behaviour change strategies. By helping people make lasting changes, you’ll contribute meaningfully to reducing health inequalities and improving lives across the District.
As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will deliver both one-to-one and group-based support sessions, helping clients develop the motivation and confidence to quit smoking. This post offers flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model that supports both remote and on-site engagement across service locations. You’ll use recognised behaviour change models such as COM-B and motivational interviewing to tailor your approach to each individual’s needs and circumstances.
You’ll provide clear, practical advice on the use of nicotine replacement therapies and other pharmacological aids, ensuring clients understand their options and feel supported throughout their quit journey. Accurate record-keeping is essential, and you’ll use digital tools to monitor progress, report outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation.
Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll work closely with GPs, pharmacies, and community organisations to promote referrals and ensure seamless support for clients. You’ll also contribute to outreach activities and public health campaigns, helping to raise awareness of smoking cessation services and engage priority populations.
We’re seeking someone with experience in health improvement, smoking cessation, or a related public health field. You’ll be a confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and adapt your messaging to suit diverse audiences. Digital literacy is important, as you’ll be using client management systems and reporting platforms regularly.
You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and you’ll bring a proactive, solution-focused mindset to your work. Above all, you’ll be committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous service improvement ensuring that every client receives high-quality, person-centred care.
Public Health is part of a Health and Wellbeing Department that includes Adult Social Care and Environmental Health. The district provides an interesting and challenging environment for Public Health work, having a wide inequality in life expectancy and a legacy of strong partnership working across health, social care and VCS partners.
Contact:
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Michael Hustler on 07582103105 or email Michael.hustler@bradford.gov.uk
Further information is available through the links below, along with the attached Job Profile and Candidate Information Pack.
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
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