Place-Based Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC) - Be Active - Active Partnership – 2 Yea[...]

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Place-Based PACC in Luton. This role involves delivering clinician-to-clinician training to integrate physical activity into clinical care, collaborating with health partners, and building a supportive community of practice to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have relevant clinical qualifications and a strong understanding of physical activity in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified clinician with current registration.
• Recent or ongoing clinical experience in the BLMK region.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinician-to-clinician training to embed physical activity in clinical care.
• Build relationships across health systems to develop a community of practice.
• Enable system-wide change to reduce health inequalities.

Skills

Training and facilitation skills

Understanding of physical activity in healthcare

Clinical experience

Education

Registered medical professional or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced healthcare professional to join the Active Partnership team as a Place-Based PACC with a primary focus on Luton. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver an innovative, place-based approach to clinician-to-clinician training, helping embed physical activity into clinical care and support healthier, more active lives across communities in Luton. You'll work closely with the national PACC team, Be Active and local and regional health partners to deliver impactful training that supports healthcare professionals to improve patient care and outcomes through physical activity with a particular focus on oncology and mental health teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an innovative, place-based approach to clinician-to-clinician training in Luton to embed physical activity into clinical care.
• Build strong relationships across health systems and use clinical insight and local knowledge to develop a thriving community of practice.
• Enable system-wide change and drive forward the project funders, Sport England's ambition to reduce health inequalities through physical activity.
• Collaborate with the national PACC team, Be Active and local/regional health partners to deliver impactful training for Oncology and Mental Health teams.

Qualifications

• This role is open to qualified clinicians only. Applicants must be registered medical professionals, nurses, or Allied Health Professionals with current professional registration and recent or ongoing clinical experience within the BLMK region.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, ideally supported by a teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
• A strong understanding of the role physical activity plays in preventing and managing long-term conditions.
• We value lived experience and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A supportive national network of peers and experts
• Heavily discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for progression within Active Luton

Details

This post will involve flexible home and community-based working, with travel across Bedfordshire and occasional national meetings.

Dates

Closing Date: 4th October

Interview Date: 9th or 13th October

Equity, safeguarding, and notices

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Active Luton recognises safeguarding responsibilities and is committed to an open and inclusive culture which promotes wellbeing for all. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post. This may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you would like to access this scheme, please indicate this in your application. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post.

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