Job summary
ABL
are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader and manager who will be bold and
proactive, developing a team that will share the service's vision and
aspirations.
Most importantly you will be able to lead a team of
nutritionists to deliver the bespoke NHS Low calorie diet programme to people
living in Nottinghamshire. You will also
have your own caseload of clients taking part in the programme. The role includes performing performance and
KPI reviews, writing reports to the commissioners and working alongside our ICS
partners to effectively roll out, recruit and deliver this programme.
You will work collaboratively with teams across the business
and will receive support from the professional lead and clinical director.
Main duties of the job
We are
looking for Project Lead Senior Nutritionists to effectively drive and lead
the team, service delivery, change and project development for the Low Calorie
Diet Programmes. You will be passionate
in delivering high quality services and have experience of working as part of
larger integrated health and social care system.
The Low
Calorie Diet programme that you will be managing aims to support people who are
overweight and living with type 2 diabetes to achieve weight loss, reduce their
health risk factors, decrease the amount of medication they need and for some,
even put their diabetes into remission.
Please see the website for more informtion on the programme -
https://nottslowcaloriediet.co.uk/
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community
health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community
health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence-based, innovative,
effective, and relevant healthcare services in partnership with individuals,
communities and stakeholders.
We
are a value driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and
improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the
opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you
share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in an accredited Nutrition course
Member of the UKVRN with the title Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) or Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)
3 Years of experience in delivering nutrition based information
Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
Experience in working with people living with type 2 diabetes
Experience in working with overweight/obese adults
Key Task
You will provide support and guidance to clients on the T2DR programme on a face-to-face basis in one-to-one clinics over different phases of the programme. Clients will sometimes require ad hoc support on the phone or via text messages. Key to this is motivational interviewing and behavioural change skills, working through any potential barriers to adhering to the different phases of the programme and keeping patients committed to achieving their outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to attend monthly clinical supervision sessions and training sessions in order to upskill and develop whilst in the role. You will be supported by a team of specialist clinicians throughout and provided with relevant training to help you succeed.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- To work as part of a team to deliver the T2DR programme face-to-face to individuals with type 2 diabetes, carrying out telephone consultations as well as communicating with clients via email and secure messaging service
- To use behaviour changes skills to support clients throughout each phase of the programme by following the guidelines and training provided
- Taking accurate measurements for instance weight, blood pressure and blood glucose
- Respond to clients using a variety of communication methods
- To liaise with supervising dietitian and/or GP regarding any nutritional or medical query as appropriate
- General day-to-day admin duties to ensure all data is captured in an accurate and timely manner
- To attend mandatory training and be an active participant in staff meetings
To work as part of the team and on your own.
You will complete a range of managerial reports, service management task
Provide training and assurance to stakeholders and internal colleagues on the programme and required organisational change
Complete comprehensive reporting for commissioner, senior management and external provider
Lead on the invoicing and venue management for clinics and nutritional products
Organise and arrange database checks, reports and evaluation
Complete supervision, staff management and team meetings on a weekly and monthly basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in an accredited Nutrition course
Member of the UKVRN with the title Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) or Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)
3 Years of experience in delivering nutrition based information
Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
Experience in working with people living with type 2 diabetes
Experience in working with overweight/obese adults
Key Task
You will provide support and guidance to clients on the T2DR programme on a face-to-face basis in one-to-one clinics over different phases of the programme. Clients will sometimes require ad hoc support on the phone or via text messages. Key to this is motivational interviewing and behavioural change skills, working through any potential barriers to adhering to the different phases of the programme and keeping patients committed to achieving their outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to attend monthly clinical supervision sessions and training sessions in order to upskill and develop whilst in the role. You will be supported by a team of specialist clinicians throughout and provided with relevant training to help you succeed.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- To work as part of a team to deliver the T2DR programme face-to-face to individuals with type 2 diabetes, carrying out telephone consultations as well as communicating with clients via email and secure messaging service
- To use behaviour changes skills to support clients throughout each phase of the programme by following the guidelines and training provided
- Taking accurate measurements for instance weight, blood pressure and blood glucose
- Respond to clients using a variety of communication methods
- To liaise with supervising dietitian and/or GP regarding any nutritional or medical query as appropriate
- General day-to-day admin duties to ensure all data is captured in an accurate and timely manner
- To attend mandatory training and be an active participant in staff meetings
To work as part of the team and on your own.
You will complete a range of managerial reports, service management task
Provide training and assurance to stakeholders and internal colleagues on the programme and required organisational change
Complete comprehensive reporting for commissioner, senior management and external provider
Lead on the invoicing and venue management for clinics and nutritional products
Organise and arrange database checks, reports and evaluation
Complete supervision, staff management and team meetings on a weekly and monthly basis
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with people living with type 2 diabetes
- Experience in working with overweight/obese adults
Desirable
- Experience in delivering/managing community development/asset-based programmes
- Experience in working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience in writing qualitative and quantitative reports and feeding back to commissioners
- Complete and accredited Diabetes course i.e. Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme
- Experience in developing marketing campaigns, internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement
- Project and operational management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in an accredited Nutrition course
- Member of the UKVRN with the title Registered Nutritionist
Desirable
- Complete and accredited Diabetes course i.e. Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with people.
- Organised with good administration, record keeping and data collection skills.
- To be able to work as part of a team and independently as required.
- Ability to read and interpret data.
- Understanding of public health guidance
- Understanding of health care commissioning environment
- Capable of producing performance reports.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent team player and able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Confident and outgoing yet approachable and willing to take direction
- Clear understanding and experience of health, safety Confidentiality and governance
- Support individual patient care by an ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others by articulating a balanced view and ability to constructively question information
- Understanding of service key performance indicators/ service deliverables and ability to read and manipulate data
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels with individuals, groups and the public
- Ability to empower and motivate a team
- Ability to prioritise work tasks and develop effective work streams both for oneself and individuals in teams
- Evidence of understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these
Desirable
- Experience in developing marketing campaigns, internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure person-centred care is delivered
- Ability to negotiate across professions and organisations
- Able to deal with high degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Knowledge and experience
- of disciplinary and grievance processes
- Knowledge of project management tools including project plans and risk registers
- Experience in developing and delivering training to target audiences
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with people living with type 2 diabetes
- Experience in working with overweight/obese adults
Desirable
- Experience in delivering/managing community development/asset-based programmes
- Experience in working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience in writing qualitative and quantitative reports and feeding back to commissioners
- Complete and accredited Diabetes course i.e. Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme
- Experience in developing marketing campaigns, internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement
- Project and operational management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in an accredited Nutrition course
- Member of the UKVRN with the title Registered Nutritionist
Desirable
- Complete and accredited Diabetes course i.e. Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with people.
- Organised with good administration, record keeping and data collection skills.
- To be able to work as part of a team and independently as required.
- Ability to read and interpret data.
- Understanding of public health guidance
- Understanding of health care commissioning environment
- Capable of producing performance reports.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent team player and able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Confident and outgoing yet approachable and willing to take direction
- Clear understanding and experience of health, safety Confidentiality and governance
- Support individual patient care by an ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others by articulating a balanced view and ability to constructively question information
- Understanding of service key performance indicators/ service deliverables and ability to read and manipulate data
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels with individuals, groups and the public
- Ability to empower and motivate a team
- Ability to prioritise work tasks and develop effective work streams both for oneself and individuals in teams
- Evidence of understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these
Desirable
- Experience in developing marketing campaigns, internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure person-centred care is delivered
- Ability to negotiate across professions and organisations
- Able to deal with high degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- confident in facilitating and challenging others
- Knowledge and experience
- of disciplinary and grievance processes
- Knowledge of project management tools including project plans and risk registers
- Experience in developing and delivering training to target audiences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
