Weight Management & Diabetes Prevention 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

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.