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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
An opportunity has arisen for a Tobacco Cessation / Prevention Officer within the Quit Your Way smoking cessation team. You will be expected to co-ordinate and deliver targeted smoking prevention and cessation within a range of settings across Ayrshire linked to health promoting frameworks. This will include the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project work as well as delivering training to a wide range of partners/public. You will also be responsible for setting up referral pathways in to the service and planning local campaigns and marketing of the Quit Your Way service. You should be educated to degree level or have sufficient equivalent experience and demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience of the tobacco agenda/health improvement. You should be a car driver.
There are three posts being recruited to: one will be based at Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse; two at Afton House, Ailsa Hospital, and Ayr (base preference can be discussed at interview)
Informal enquiries to:- Jillian Connell (Quit Your Way Programme Lead) on 07887686751
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.