Job Description
Job title:
Location:
Hours:
Weight Management Practitioner
Oxford and surrounding area
Part-time three to four days per week, with some evening work. Initially for six months with the possibility of a permanent position.
Salary: Dependent on qualifications, accreditation and experience
Background information:
MoreLife deliver non-surgical, clinically led weight management programmes for obese adults in the Oxford area. Our specialist service takes a psychological approach to weight management and utilises a number of therapies to evoke behaviour change around diet and physical activity. As part our team, you will work alongside a Registered Dietician and supervision will be provided by the Psychology Programme Lead.
Purpose of job:
To lead an evidenced based behavioural change obesity programme.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
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Group facilitation through a multi-component MoreLife programme.
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Deliver the multi-component programme ensuring an action orientated approach to learning for individuals to fully engage and take personal responsibility for their weight loss journey.
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Use appropriate psychological strategies with individuals to overcome barriers to ensure they achieve their weight loss goals.
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Ensure a variety of experiences for the clients, utilising a range of skills, activities, and facilitative approaches to the delivery of the sessions.
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Develop an inclusive and self-learning experience, considering the needs of all individuals in the group.
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Encourage individuals to set and review personal goals on a weekly basis.
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Be sensitive and supportive to the psychological and physiological needs of participants, and signpost additional support where appropriate.
Clinical Administration
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Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the programme to line management to ensure continuous improvement of outcomes.
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Ensure timely and accurate monitoring of group data according to programmes K.P.I.’s.
LC1 MoreLife (uk) Ltd, Churchwood Hall, Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley, LS6 3QJ.
Tel: 0113 812 5233 Fax: 08442090884 Website: www.more-life.co.uk

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Promote a flexible approach to engaging with the programme. Ensure there is the regular communication with participants between sessions and conduct follow up calls and drop in sessions on a regular basis.
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Support the patient assessment and monitoring process by conducting Anthropometrics.
Person Specification – Weight Management Practitioner
ATTRIBUTE
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW
IDENTIFIED
Application. Successful completion of face to face classroom tuition, and graduated with a minimum of a one year full time or two year part time
Post Graduate Psychological
Therapy or Psychology qualification that included a supervised placement with a minimum of 100 contract/client hours as an integral part of the course.
Listed on the Accredited Voluntary register or hold membership with
HCPC.
An interest or qualification in
Nutrition, Dietetics, Health promotion, Education, Sports and Exercise field.
Working towards an accreditation in relevant professional discipline.
EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL
ATTRIBUTES
Experience of facilitating groups within a clinical setting.
Experience of coaching individuals and groups.
Experience or interest of using
Mindfulness, CBT, DBT or ACT techniques.
Experience of motivational interviewing.
A passion and enthusiasm for supporting individuals to achieve weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.
Confidence in planning and delivering engaging weight-loss sessions.
Self-motivated and a natural leader.
Coaching skills
Experience of leading relevant physical activity/ weight management classes.
Experience of dealing with people with sensitive medical problems, ideally in mental health, eating disorders or weight management.
The ability to prepare and deliver sessions that are appropriate to the target audience.
Application/
Interview.
Application/
Interview.
LC1 MoreLife (uk) Ltd, Churchwood Hall, Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley, LS6 3QJ.
Tel: 0113 812 5233 Fax: 08442090884 Website: www.more-life.co.uk

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with the individuals.
A caring and empathetic attitude.
Ability to use initiative.
Be able to work under pressure and meet targets.
Strong organisational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fitness to Practice: Practitioners have a responsibility to monitor and maintain their fitness to practice at a level that enables them to provide an effective service. If their effectiveness becomes impaired for any reason, including health or personal circumstances, they should seek the advice of their supervisor, experienced colleagues or line manager and, if necessary, withdraw from practice.
Health and safety: To maintain a positive attitude to health and safety in carrying out the duties of the post with special emphasis on the environment and safety of the individuals in your care.
There is a no smoking and drinking of alcohol policy in force for the duration of the programme.
Equal Opportunities: Post holders must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the
Company’s equal opportunities policy.
For further information and an application form please visit the website www.more-life.co.uk
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If you feel that this position is for you then please fill out the application form stating clearly how you match the requirements on the person specification.
LC1 MoreLife (uk) Ltd, Churchwood Hall, Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley, LS6 3QJ.
Tel: 0113 812 5233 Fax: 08442090884 Website: www.more-life.co.uk