Job summary
Do you have a genuine passion for supporting people living with obesity? An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and motivated band 4 Physical Activity Associate Practitioner, to join our dynamic team within Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management.

The role will involve working with the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support patients to lose weight and improve their health and wellbeing. The role will involve assessing and providing tailored physical activity advice and support to patients who access the service. The Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Physiotherapist will provide clinical support and supervision.

This is a rewarding and challenging post and the postholder should ideally have experience of supporting patients living with obesity and complex health conditions.

Main duties of the job
The role will include identifying, demonstrating, and observing specific, tailored exercises to meet the needs of the patient. Excellent time management skills are an essential part of the role as is the requirement for accurate record keeping within electronic patient records.

The ability to use a range of communication methods and behaviour change approaches are also key attributes required for the role. The postholder should also have a good understanding of the complexity of obesity and the challenges associated with obesity and physical activity

The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty - Tier 3 Weight Management Service Manager on 078166453679 or email mark.doughty@nhs.net
Please note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

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Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of competencies appropriate to the job
• Relevant qualifications appropriate to the post
• Possession of relevant NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent health related

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients/colleagues/carers
• Legible written communication skills
• A good understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental capacity Act
• Understanding of rehabilitation concepts
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary working
• Able to co-ordinate a team of support staff
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise day to day activities with occasional input from the line manager
• Effective time management
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Information technology skills
• Experience of group working

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience as a therapy assistant or health care assistant
• Experience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems
• Previous experience providing physical activity/exercise advice and instruction to people with physical and/or mental health problems
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Effective interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate formally and informally
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative, knowing when to refer issues to the relevant registered professional

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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