Job overview

·      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.

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.