The closing date is 28th Jun 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 6th July 2026
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead for our Smokefree Homes programme.
The Smokefree Homes Programme Lead will lead the operational delivery, implementation and evaluation of the Smokefree Homes Programme across the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working as part of the Children and Families leadership structure and reporting to the Head of Service - Public Health (0-19 Years), the postholder will provide specialist leadership and programme management to strengthen smokefree interventions across Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Nurse Partnership and wider children's community services.
The base can be flexible depending on applicant.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The postholder will work collaboratively with operational teams, commissioners, public health colleagues and partner organisations to develop and embed consistent approaches to smoking cessation support, smokefree homes interventions and referral pathways into routine practice. This will include leading workforce development initiatives, supporting staff confidence and competency in delivering Very Brief Advice (VBA) and MECC interventions, improving data quality and supporting the implementation of carbon monoxide monitoring within identified services.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Relevant professional qualification or degree in nursing, midwifery, allied health profession, public health or related field
Current professional registration where applicable (NMC/HCPC or equivalent)
Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Leadership, Education or Health Improvement or relevant experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
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Desirable
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, QI, Agile or equivalent experience)
NCSCT Practitioner Training or equivalent smoking cessation qualification
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Experience
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Essential
Knowledge of smoking cessation, tobacco dependency and smokefree approaches
Understanding of health inequalities and wider determinants of health
Understanding of behaviour change approaches including MECC and Very Brief Advice (VBA)
Knowledge of public health services, safeguarding principles relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults
Understanding of evidence-based practice and quality improvement methodologies
Experience working within Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Nurse Partnership or community services Experience of leading or coordinating programmes, projects or service improvement initiatives
Experience of delivering training, education or presentations to staff groups
Experience of analysing and interpreting data to support service improvement
Experience of working autonomously and managing competing priorities
Experience of supporting behaviour change interventions with individuals or groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage, influence and motivate staff and stakeholders
Strong organisational and programme management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
Ability to deliver sensitive information with tact, empathy and professionalism
Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic systems
Problem-solving and service development skills
Ability to support and embed change within teams
Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families, with commitment to reducing health inequalities
Self-motivated and able to work independently and a flexible and adaptable approach to work
Professional credibility and ability to role model Trust values
Resilient and able to work within emotionally challenging environments
Ability to travel across Hampshire and Isle of Wight as required, access to vehicle for work
Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
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Desirable
Knowledge of community/public health commissioning arrangements
Knowledge of vaping legislation, emerging nicotine products and youth vaping trends
Understanding of NHS Long Term Plan and Smokefree Generation policy agenda
Experience of public health campaign development
Experience implementing smoking cessation pathways or referral systems
Experience supporting audit, evaluation or research projects
Experience developing policies, protocols or operational guidance
Experience using carbon monoxide monitoring within practice
Advanced presentation and facilitation skills
Experience chairing meetings or governance groups
Advanced report writing skills
Experience contributing to business cases or funding proposals
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
To champion the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families by promoting smokefree homes, healthier lifestyles and early intervention support.
To ensure families receive compassionate, non-judgemental and evidence-based advice regarding smoking, vaping and exposure to second-hand smoke.
To support the development of accessible and equitable services that reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities.
To work collaboratively with Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Nurse Partnership and partner organisations to improve the support available to families wishing to quit smoking.
To help ensure families are consistently identified, offered appropriate support and referred into local smoking cessation services where appropriate.
To promote a culture of prevention, empowerment and positive behaviour change across services supporting children, young people and families.
To ensure the voices and experiences of children, young people and families help shape and improve smokefree services and interventions.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Megan Woodford
[email protected]
07912609842
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 7
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Salary
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£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly
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Contract
Secondment
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Duration
1 Year(s)
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-CFS-11592
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Job locations
Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
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Attachments
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Job Description
JD - Programme Lead - Smoke Free Homes.docx – 149KB Opens in a new window
Converted File JD - Programme Lead - Smoke Free Homes.docx.pdf – 247KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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