Healthy Start Practitioner

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Every day, our professionals provide high quality healthcare in schools, people's homes or at convenient local clinics and children centres, helping children and families to stay well, manage their own health with the right support and avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Healthy Weight Team in the London Borough of Ealing; to support the work undertaken in the borough to reduce obesity levels in children and young people; and to promote healthy weight across the 0-19 service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a project to increase the uptake of the healthy start programme amongst vulnerable groups; to increase the uptake of the Sugar Smart programme in Ealing and to initiate a teen healthy weight programme to support healthy habits for children aged 13 years +

Internal, External, Secondment opportunity & fixed term until 31/03/24 - possible 18 month extension

Main duties of the job

You will need to have excellent communication skills to support families from a range of backgrounds; work with businesses; and with professionals from health, education, and social care. You should be confident working as part of a team as well; as well as be able to use initiative and work independently. Mobile and agile working is a key part of the way the services operates so you will need to be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the week; as well as working virtually/ online.

What do you need to join our team?

A Nutrition or related Public Health degree is essential
Registration to a relevant professional registering body in the UK (e.g. Registration with the Association for Nutrition or the British Dietetic Association) is desirable
Experience working with children (0-19) and/or families
A dynamic, enthusiastic, can do attitude

Mobile and agile working is a key part of the way the services operates, so you will need to be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the week; as well as delivering sessions online to children and families.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6802

Job locations

Hanwell Children’s Centre

London

W7 3JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the provision of specialist weight management intervention for children (aged 5 - 13 years) who have been identified as above a healthy weight for their age; and their families, on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting (without direct supervision) when required.
To work independently under the supervision of the Programme Manager to undertake clinical tasks to support the development and delivery of the healthy weight programme across Ealing; including recruiting and enrolling participants onto appropriate programmes; leading on the development and delivery of nutrition, behaviour change theory sessions, and other practical sessions such as cookery clubs.
To be responsible for the accurate collection and input of clinical data (including heights, weights and body mass index) into the relevant IT system; maintenance of patient records in accordance with Trust policies and generation of reports as required.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the provision of specialist weight management intervention for children (aged 5 - 13 years) who have been identified as above a healthy weight for their age; and their families, on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting (without direct supervision) when required.
To work independently under the supervision of the Programme Manager to undertake clinical tasks to support the development and delivery of the healthy weight programme across Ealing; including recruiting and enrolling participants onto appropriate programmes; leading on the development and delivery of nutrition, behaviour change theory sessions, and other practical sessions such as cookery clubs.
To be responsible for the accurate collection and input of clinical data (including heights, weights and body mass index) into the relevant IT system; maintenance of patient records in accordance with Trust policies and generation of reports as required.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Educated to degree level in Nutrition, Dietetics or related subject.
Evidence of significant relevant CPD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Educated to degree level in Nutrition, Dietetics or related subject.
Evidence of significant relevant CPD

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.