# Stop Smoking Advisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for ABL Health Ltd. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/stop-smoking-advisor/0b7f6c22-cf60-4e12-8f52-8b0e77cef3b4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/stop-smoking-advisor/0b7f6c22-cf60-4e12-8f52-8b0e77cef3b4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** ABL Health Ltd - **Town:** Mansfield - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £25,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T09:05:54.373Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0343-26-0019abl893?employerCode=E0343 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0343-26-0019abl893/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0343-26-0019abl893 ## Job Content ### Job summary This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. ### Main duties of the job Motivates and empowers clients to make positive changes to address their addiction, providing clear information about nicotine dependence and the Stop Smoking Service to support informed decision-making. Delivers evidence-based smoking cessation interventions in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme, including one-to-one consultations, drop-in sessions, group support, telephone, and online services. Works collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner organisations to embed smoking cessation into routine client care, maximising health outcomes and contributing to the reduction of health inequalities. Analyses health, equality, and service data to identify local needs and inform service development and delivery. Provides high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services across a wide range of community settings. Leads peer support groups for successful quitters to help prevent relapse and delivers evidence-based education on smoking cessation, behavioural change, and ongoing motivational support. Supports individuals in setting realistic and sustainable goals, while ensuring all client and service records are maintained accurately, updated promptly, and managed in accordance with ABL Health documentation policies. ### About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders. We are a value\`s driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services. ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £25,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: E0343-26-0019abl893 - Job locations: Lower Ground Floor, Solihull, B91 3RG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities The Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner plays a key role in delivering evidence-based, equitable stop smoking services that support individuals to quit smoking and improve their health outcomes. Working across a range of community settings, including areas of high deprivation, the postholder will motivate and empower clients to make positive behavioural changes, providing tailored support through one-to-one consultations, drop-in clinics, group sessions, telephone, and online interventions in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community partners to embed smoking cessation into routine care, maximise health gains, and contribute to reducing health inequalities. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based education on smoking cessation and behavioural change, supporting individuals to set realistic and sustainable goals, leading peer support groups to prevent relapse, and ensuring all client records are maintained accurately and in line with organisational policies. This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding role requiring a motivated, organised, and proactive individual who can work independently and as part of a team. The postholder will be expected to analyse health, equality, and service data to identify local needs and inform service delivery, while maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside the ability to engage and support diverse communities, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the service. Experience in smoking cessation, addiction support, behavioural change, or a related field is desirable, and training will be provided to equip the successful candidate with the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services. ## Job Details This role is extremely rewarding in making a difference to peoples lives. The role of the Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner is to support the delivery of evidenced based, equitable stop smoking services to help to reduce the inequalities throughout the contracted localities. This will include the delivery of services within areas of most deprivation. It is essential that the postholder can work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. ## Job Description Motivates and empowers clients to make positive changes to address their addiction, providing clear information about nicotine dependence and the Stop Smoking Service to support informed decision-making. Delivers evidence-based smoking cessation interventions in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme, including one-to-one consultations, drop-in sessions, group support, telephone, and online services. Works collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner organisations to embed smoking cessation into routine client care, maximising health outcomes and contributing to the reduction of health inequalities. Analyses health, equality, and service data to identify local needs and inform service development and delivery. Provides high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services across a wide range of community settings. Leads peer support groups for successful quitters to help prevent relapse and delivers evidence-based education on smoking cessation, behavioural change, and ongoing motivational support. Supports individuals in setting realistic and sustainable goals, while ensuring all client and service records are maintained accurately, updated promptly, and managed in accordance with ABL Health documentation policies. ## Responsibilities The Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner plays a key role in delivering evidence-based, equitable stop smoking services that support individuals to quit smoking and improve their health outcomes. Working across a range of community settings, including areas of high deprivation, the postholder will motivate and empower clients to make positive behavioural changes, providing tailored support through one-to-one consultations, drop-in clinics, group sessions, telephone, and online interventions in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community partners to embed smoking cessation into routine care, maximise health gains, and contribute to reducing health inequalities. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based education on smoking cessation and behavioural change, supporting individuals to set realistic and sustainable goals, leading peer support groups to prevent relapse, and ensuring all client records are maintained accurately and in line with organisational policies. This is a varied, challenging, and rewarding role requiring a motivated, organised, and proactive individual who can work independently and as part of a team. The postholder will be expected to analyse health, equality, and service data to identify local needs and inform service delivery, while maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside the ability to engage and support diverse communities, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the service. Experience in smoking cessation, addiction support, behavioural change, or a related field is desirable, and training will be provided to equip the successful candidate with the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in community settings ### Qualifications **Essential** - Higher level education or health/social care/public health)/ professional qualification, or experience working within smoking cessation other addiction or behaviour change. **Desirable** - NCSCT Practitioner - Relevant degree ## Documents - [Stop Smoking Advisor (DOCX, 316 KB)](document:2955609) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.