CWM - Nutritionist

Job summary

Job Title: Community Child Weight Management Nurse (or Nutritionist)

Remuneration: £21,000 (pro rata)

Contract length: Fixed Term (6 months with a view to extension)

Hours of work: Three days, usually Mon- Fri 9-5 or 11-7, with some Saturday sessions.WTE 0.6 WTE

Main Location: Sites across Haringey

Start date: ASAP

Responsible to: Weight Management Service Manager

Accountable to: CEO, Haringey GP Federation

Main duties of the job

The Child Weight Management Nutritionist is responsible for contributing to the delivery of Haringey GP Federations Child Weight Management Service, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role will include liaising with school nurses in the borough, supporting social prescribers, and helping to oversee the events and interventions on offer to children and their families. The role is paramount in ensuring the service is appropriate in meeting the needs of children, families and the wider community.

The aim of this post is to identify and offer interventions to children who are overweight, with a view to improving their lifestyle and overall health for both the short and longer-term. The team will work with local statutory, private and voluntary sector providers, and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all sections of the local community, ensuring that services are targeted to the most vulnerable groups and individuals to support social inclusion. The service will be heavily focussed on the East end of Haringey where deprivation is greatest.

About us

We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in North London.

Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating, and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey.

Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our teams achievements have won external recognition, including being Highly Commended at the 2022 HSJ awards as Primary and Community Care Organsiation of the Year.

We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.