Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Weight Management)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Cwmni: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6211411/287-DSS-250-24 |
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A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a graduate with a lifestyle related degree, looking for an opportunity to support people living with obesity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join the specialist Tier 3 Weight Management team based at Aintree Hospital. Applicants must have a Health & Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent qualification, NVQ level 4,5, HNC, HND). A keen interest in weight management, health promotion and behaviour change is essential.
The varied Assistant Practitioner role involves supporting individuals in both 1:1 and group settings, and will include face-to-face, telephone and virtual appointments.
You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will work closely with and be supported by physiotherapists and dietitians in an effective and safe manner. You will attend monthly operational meetings and actively participate in MDT meetings.
The service has a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care and the post holder will work flexibly to meet the service needs. In return, we offer a flexible approach to working patterns and a structured staff development programme, which will enable you to gain relevant competencies for the role.
This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in a highly rewarding role alongside a committed multi-disciplinary team.
You will support the physiotherapists, dietitians and wider MDT in the delivery of the service to adults with a BMI over 40 (or 35+ if they have obesity related health problems), including the implementation of personalised plans for the service users.
You will use behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing skills to support patients to make positive lifestyle and dietary changes, and facilitate a positive and open dialogue to help them achieve their personal goals.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with service users in both group and 1:1 settings (telephone and face to face) to help them manage their weight.
You will be delivering educational topics and exercise circuits at the group sessions, as well as assisting other health professionals in the safe running of groups.
You will take an active role in MDT meetings, and be an open communicator with the wider team.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Qualifications:Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or suitable equivalent.
Knowledge, Training & Experience:
Broad understanding of what constitutes healthy/unhealthy lifestyles; general understanding of clinical conditions relevant to team specialty; effective written/oral communication skills; awareness of external agencies within the local community; practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments; willingness to work towards specified competencies; basic administrative skills, including use of Information Technology (including Internet, e-mail and word processing packages); commitment to personal development/willingness to learn;
Skills and aptitude:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate diplomacy, tact and empathy; ability to be reliable and responsible and to demonstrate initiative; ability to demonstrate problem solving approach; good organisational skills and ability to plan and manage own time, demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
The attached job description and person specification will go into further detail on the key responsibilities of the Assistant Practitioner role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024
Are you a graduate with a lifestyle related degree, looking for an opportunity to support people living with obesity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join the specialist Tier 3 Weight Management team based at Aintree Hospital. Applicants must have a Health & Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent qualification, NVQ level 4,5, HNC, HND). A keen interest in weight management, health promotion and behaviour change is essential.
The varied Assistant Practitioner role involves supporting individuals in both 1:1 and group settings, and will include face-to-face, telephone and virtual appointments.
You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will work closely with and be supported by physiotherapists and dietitians in an effective and safe manner. You will attend monthly operational meetings and actively participate in MDT meetings.
The service has a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care and the post holder will work flexibly to meet the service needs. In return, we offer a flexible approach to working patterns and a structured staff development programme, which will enable you to gain relevant competencies for the role.
This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in a highly rewarding role alongside a committed multi-disciplinary team.
You will support the physiotherapists, dietitians and wider MDT in the delivery of the service to adults with a BMI over 40 (or 35+ if they have obesity related health problems), including the implementation of personalised plans for the service users.
You will use behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing skills to support patients to make positive lifestyle and dietary changes, and facilitate a positive and open dialogue to help them achieve their personal goals.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with service users in both group and 1:1 settings (telephone and face to face) to help them manage their weight.
You will be delivering educational topics and exercise circuits at the group sessions, as well as assisting other health professionals in the safe running of groups.
You will take an active role in MDT meetings, and be an open communicator with the wider team.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Qualifications:Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or suitable equivalent.
Knowledge, Training & Experience:
Broad understanding of what constitutes healthy/unhealthy lifestyles; general understanding of clinical conditions relevant to team specialty; effective written/oral communication skills; awareness of external agencies within the local community; practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments; willingness to work towards specified competencies; basic administrative skills, including use of Information Technology (including Internet, e-mail and word processing packages); commitment to personal development/willingness to learn;
Skills and aptitude:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate diplomacy, tact and empathy; ability to be reliable and responsible and to demonstrate initiative; ability to demonstrate problem solving approach; good organisational skills and ability to plan and manage own time, demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
The attached job description and person specification will go into further detail on the key responsibilities of the Assistant Practitioner role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024