To lead on the activity element in the Specialist Adult Weight Management Service a pan BCUHB service.

Support and provide the activity component of the All Wales Weight Management Pathway -2021 outlined for Level 3 services and meeting the service needs identified in the BCUHB service insight report

Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients living with obesity some of whom have highly complex physical and psychological problems, that promotes independence, increased confidence and improved quality of life for patient and family where necessary

Main duties of the job

Assess the clinical suitability of patients attending for exercise and prescribe exercise to patients with wide ranging pathophysiology and co-morbidity.

To lead and implement individualised activity sessions in line with current guidelines within a variety of settings if possible and deliver remote options for support with activity.

Deliver interventions to groups of people as well as individuals. To ensure the smooth organisation of group sessions, clinics, home visits and other patient (and significant other) contact, taking into account content, group numbers and evaluation of intervention using standardised outcome measures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience: oUnderstanding of the physiological and psychological aspects of physical activity to improve health and wellbeing oKnowledge of how to support people with a range of comorbidities to safely and sustainably increase physical activity. oKnowledge and experience in providing a range of physical activity offers.
• Registered with HCPC, or registered as a BASES certified Exercise Practitioner,or CIMPSA/REPS recognised Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification and up to date BACPR Exercise Instructor Training, or Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Good knowledge of existing exercise testing and prescription guidelines
• Knowledge of cardiac conditions and treatment and how this may affect exercise capacity/ability

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant post graduate study
• Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome Knowledge of other co-morbidities and how they may effect the person's ability to exercise or keep active

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting one-to -one consultations
• Experience of planning exercise programmes and evaluating outcome
• Experience of delivering exercise / physical activity advice to a clinical population
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio and related specialist experience

Desirable

• Experience of exercise tolerance testing
• Experience of working with patients living with obesity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to assess clinical information and structure patient care accordingly
• Skilled in delivering educational talks and lead group exercise sessions
• Risk stratify and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes
• Actively involved and contributing to evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Ability to teach exercise physiology to non-exercise staff
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Membership of specialist interest group

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Clwyd Alyn Building

72, Ffordd William Morgan

St. Asaph Business Park

LL17 0JD

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