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.
Working for our organisation
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the ‘CHCP Perks and Rewards’ link.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Evidence of competencies appropriate to the job
- Relevant qualifications appropriate to the post
- Possession of relevant NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent health related
Knowledge
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients/colleagues/carers
- 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
- Information technology skills
- Experience of group working
Experience
- 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
City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC)is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley and St Helens.
Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ nearly 2,500 people and have over 1.7 million patient contacts each year across more than 50 different services.
Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Should you have started the application at this point and require additional time to complete it, please contact us for support.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mark Doughty Job title Specialist Weight Management Service Manager Email address mark.doughty@nhs.net Telephone number 07816645379
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Physical Activity Specialist employer: City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Hull. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team while enhancing your skills through teaching and clinical governance. Our commitment to compassionate care ensures that you will be part of a rewarding service dedicated to improving children's health in the community.
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City Health Care Partnership CIC Recruitment Team
