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Jessica Cox

Middx,United Kingdom

Summary

A seasoned health improvement specialist with 17 years of experience in smoking cessation and mental health, known for a proactive approach to workload management and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Demonstrates expertise in public health, performance management, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with a strong focus on enhancing population well-being through data-driven approaches and community wellbeing initiatives. Skilled in effective communication, report writing, data visualisation, and training, with a passion for developing multi-agency partnerships and overseeing health improvement initiatives. Committed to advancing public health goals through innovative strategies and people-oriented solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tobacco Dependence Specialist Adviser

SWLSTG Mental health NHS trust
London , London
04.2025 - Current

Delivered individual and group smoking cessation interventions for inpatients across all wards.

Applied behaviour change strategies and motivational interviewing to support patients with severe mental illness.

Oversaw and mentored junior staff, including team administrators and smoking cessation advisors.

Facilitated Level 1 and 2 training in smoking cessation.

Recorded outcomes of interventions to evaluate effectiveness.

Submitted data to NHSE regarding programme effectiveness.

Led training sessions for staff skill improvement.

Band 6 Team Lead One You Merton

Kingston and Richmond NHS trust.
Kingston, Surrey
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Oversee implementation of bespoke health promotion programmes consistent with recent research for focused minority groups, such as Mental Health, Young People, Routine & Manual, and Maternity.
  • Coordinate resource allocation to optimise utilisation and minimise waste.
  • Assess employee capabilities and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal results.
  • Promote service to enhance referrals, resulting in increased quit dates annually.
    Identified frontline training opportunities and delivered level 1 training to targeted cohorts.
    Boosted referrals from health professionals and community services through effective training.
  • Cultivate relationships with community providers including GP surgeries and pharmacies, offering support to advisors and executing performance management when necessary.
  • Stakeholder communication, establishing networks and relationships to enhance collaborative efforts

Health Improvement Manager and contract manager

Morelife UK
Leeds, Yorkshire
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Led health and wellbeing services within Alliance, focusing on behaviour change initiatives.
  • Managed contract and directly ;line managed team of 18 people.
  • Supervised project timelines to ensure timely completion of key objectives.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks effectively to maximise team productivity.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage team dynamics.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed hiring and training strategies to establish a successful administrative team.
  • Promoted initiatives targeting weight management, physical activity, smoking cessation, and cardiovascular disease prevention.
  • Ensured delivery of high-quality service focused on supporting change.
  • Employed evidence-based approaches to behaviour change, utilising motivational interviewing and coaching.
  • Managed case management strategies to promote self-care among clients.
  • Attended quarterly performance and contract management meetings with Commissioner.
    Cultivated key partnerships and facilitated joint working with relevant stakeholders.
  • Contributed to operation and development of health and wellbeing pathways.

Health Improvement Manager band 7

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS
Hounslow, London
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with Commissioners to develop integrated health and wellbeing services for improved outcomes.
  • Led delivery of holistic behaviour change interventions through individual and group sessions.
  • Implemented customer-focused programmes within One You to enhance community engagement.
  • Reduced health inequalities across identified communities within boroughs through targeted initiatives.
  • Planned programmes addressing community needs in alignment with health policies.
  • Ensured all service components met Key Performance Indicators.
  • Prepared performance reports showcasing service achievements against KPI targets.
  • Presented remedial action plans for any unmet targets.

Education

Master of Science - Health Promotion and Public Health

Brunel university
London
09.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Social Anthropology

University of Kent
Canterbury
09.1999 - 06.2001

Skills

  • Initiative and flexibility
    Proactive workload management
    Time prioritization
    Ability to work under pressure
    Minimal supervision
  • Mental health knowledge
  • 17 years of health improvement and specialist smoking cessation experience and knowledge
    Data-driven approaches
    Community wellbeing initiatives
  • Health improvement enthusiast
  • Multi-agency partnerships
  • Passion for Enhancing population well-being
  • People-oriented
  • Effective communication skills
    Presentation development
    Report writing and bid writing experience
    Data visualization and reporting
  • Training skills
  • Public health expertise
    Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Performance management
  • Coaching skills
  • Experience of working in acute mental health and dealing with crisis situations
  • Experience of overseeing stress management and mental wellbeing initiatives

Affiliations

  • Fitness, nutrition, novels, travel, live music, self improvement, meditation and yoga.

Certification

Level 3 smoking cessation SCTRP

NCSCT Smoking cessation practitioner training

Diploma in transformational coaching Animas coaching school

Preparation to teach in the lifelong learning sector

White Belt QI training

Mental Health First Aid train the traine

Timeline

Tobacco Dependence Specialist Adviser

SWLSTG Mental health NHS trust
04.2025 - Current

Band 6 Team Lead One You Merton

Kingston and Richmond NHS trust.
10.2023 - 04.2025

Health Improvement Manager and contract manager

Morelife UK
04.2023 - 10.2023

Health Improvement Manager band 7

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS
06.2021 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Health Promotion and Public Health

Brunel university
09.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Social Anthropology

University of Kent
09.1999 - 06.2001
Jessica Cox