Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Therapies Assistant - Weight Management
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Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT TO 31/03/2027 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapies Assistant within the North Wales wide Level 3 Weight Management for Children and Young People team based at St Asaph.
The service is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping children and families. The successful applicant will have a background or interest in nutrition and/or physical activity and a natural quality improvement approach.
Main duties of the job
The assistant will encourage children and families to increase their activity levels and make healthy food and lifestyle choices.
- They will help children engage and set small, sustainable goals to improve their health whilst they attend the 12-month Help Me To Be Healthy programme.
- The role will include delivering group sessions remotely via MS Teams (nutrition, lifestyle and exercise), administration, some 1:1 telephone support and close liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Obesity in children is multifactorial so a flexible, empathetic approach is needed to tailor support for each child and address their specific needs.
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The assistant will help the wider team support ongoing changes which will ultimately enable beneficial outcomes for the children on the programme.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be in person in St Asaph in North Wales.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ related to Health & Social Care, or working towards, (or equivalent);
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities.
Desirable criteria
- Membership of professional body and/or special interest group.
- Degree in nutrition related subject.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of the Dietitian.
- Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings.
- Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon nutrition and weight in adults, relevant to the role.
- Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working directly with people.
- Experience in clinical and/ or catering establishment.
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices.
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