Job summary
**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic Lifestyle Practitioner to join our Children and Family Weight Management Team.
The Lifestyle Practitioners are working with individual schools to deliver a Whole School Approach to developing healthy active lifestyles both in summer and term-time programmes of activity.
Candidates must be a car driver and have access to their ow vehicle to meet service needs as required.
Main duties of the job
The Lifestyle Practitioners will work as part of a team, contributing to the provision of high quality services for children/young people and their families/carers within the Healthy Child Pathway. The Growing Well Growing Healthy (GWGH) team work in partnership with Stockton on Tees Borough Council and other partners, focusing on supporting children, young people and their families to achieve a healthy weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle both in home, school and leisure environments.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the job description and person specification attached and for any questions do not hesitate to contact Michael Proud on 07741186092.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the job description and person specification attached and for any questions do not hesitate to contact Michael Proud on 07741186092.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to NVQ level 3 and additional training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short course, experience. (Solihull and HENRY training).
Desirable
- RSPH Level 2 understanding Health improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and supporting parents, children and families
- Experience in Understanding Health Improvement or equivalent.
Desirable
- Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the factors affecting health and wellbeing
- Computer literate including word processing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to NVQ level 3 and additional training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short course, experience. (Solihull and HENRY training).
Desirable
- RSPH Level 2 understanding Health improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and supporting parents, children and families
- Experience in Understanding Health Improvement or equivalent.
Desirable
- Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the factors affecting health and wellbeing
- Computer literate including word processing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
