Health Care Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Fife invites applications for a part-time role supporting weight management and Type 2 diabetes prevention services. The post involves working closely with Dietitians and the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-facing interventions and administrative duties.

The successful applicant will support engaging patients, coordinate appointments, maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement within NHS Fife.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a health, care, administrative or support setting.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Has excellent IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Enjoys supporting people to make positive lifestyle changes.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients to engage with healthy eating, physical activity and lifestyle change programmes.
• Delivering individual and group-based interventions under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Providing practical information and support to help patients achieve their health goals.
• Coordinating appointments, patient communications and group programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records, managing data and using a range of electronic systems to support service delivery.
• Supporting audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

MS Office

Tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

Working closely with Dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of weight management and Type 2 diabetes prevention services across Fife.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting patients to engage with healthy eating, physical activity and lifestyle change programmes
• Delivering individual and group-based interventions under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian
• Providing practical information and support to help patients achieve their health goals
• Coordinating appointments, patient communications and group programmes
• Maintaining accurate records, managing data and using a range of electronic systems to support service delivery
• Supporting audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities

This is a varied role combining direct patient support with administrative and organisational responsibilities.

We Are Seeking An Individual Who

• Has experience working in a health, care, administrative or support setting
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Has excellent IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems
• Enjoys supporting people to make positive lifestyle changes
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in weight management, diabetes or health improvement would be advantageous but is not essential.

About The Team

The Diabetes & Weight Management Team is part of NHS Fife's wider Nutrition & Dietetics Service and works alongside colleagues across primary and secondary care to support people living with diabetes, obesity and other long-term conditions.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Dietitians, Psychologists, Dietetic Support Workers, Exercise Specialists and Administrative Staff who are committed to improving health outcomes for the people of Fife through prevention, early intervention and evidence-based care.

We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in the post.

Informal Enquiries: Laura Logan, Advanced Specialist Dietitian, Diabetes & Weight Management, Lynebank Hospital. Tel [phone] [e-mail]

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For this specific post, please note that due to the contracted hours being 18 hours per week, the salary threshold for this post does not meet the criteria for sponsorship.

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