Weight Management Exercise Specialist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust recruiting a Physical Activity Specialist for Tier 3 weight management in Torquay. Part-time role (18.75 hours weekly) within a multi-disciplinary team to support obesity treatment and lifestyle change.

The post involves delivering group and one-to-one activity sessions across community venues, assessing fitness, and contributing to care pathways within the Specialist Weight Management Service.

Qualifications

• Honours degree level in Exercise Sports Science or equivalent.
• Experience working with exercise/health-related fields.
• Experience in consultation, goal setting and supporting behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and tailored physical activity support in Tier 3 weight management.
• Assess participants' fitness and performance before, during and after engagement.
• Develop and deliver physical activity education sessions for the Tier 3 programme.
• Feedback progress to the wider Level 3 multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

MS Office

Presentations

Teamwork

Behaviour change

Education

Honours degree in Exercise Sports Science

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust recruiting a Physical Activity Specialist for Tier 3 weight management in Torquay. Part-time role (18.75 hours weekly) within a multi-disciplinary team to support obesity treatment and lifestyle change.

The post involves delivering group and one-to-one activity sessions across community venues, assessing fitness, and contributing to care pathways within the Specialist Weight Management Service.