Stop Smoking Specialist

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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Stop Smoking Specialist to help deliver our stop smoking service and strengthen our commitment to supporting people to quit smoking and reduce their risk of cancer. In this role, you will provide expert advice and support to service users affected by tobacco addiction, using evidence-based approaches aligned with national guidance and best practice.

As part of our expanding team, you will play a key role in implementing our strategy to ensure people across Yorkshire receive the highest standards of prevention, diagnosis and treatment. You will deliver evidence-based smoking cessation interventions to individuals referred into the service, offering support, guidance and motivation through face‑to‑face appointments, virtual sessions or telephone consultations to maximise successful quit outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to manage referrals and will develop strong working relationships with our Active Together Services, which are being rolled out across Yorkshire, as well as with NHS Trusts where we fund inpatient smoking cessation programmes.

To be considered for this role, you must have GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above in English and Maths. You must also hold NCSCT Level 2 certification and have experience delivering smoking cessation support within a stop‑smoking service, demonstrating strong quit‑rate outcomes.

For further details please refer to the role profile.

How to apply

• Download the role profile.
• Please read our privacy noticebefore applying.
• Email recruitment@ycr.org.ukwith your CV and cover letter

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We offer hybrid working and welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us at recruitment@ycr.org.uk or call the People Team on 01423 642803.