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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a Fixed term post until December 2024
Health Improvement Senior (Healthy Weight)
1 wte fixed term until December 2024
(suitable for secondment)
This post within the Health Improvement section of NHSGGC PH Directorate offers an exciting opportunity to work in the field of overweight/obesity and Type 2 Diabetes prevention.
Overweight and obesity has increased in prevalence steadily over the last twenty years and now is one of the biggest contributors to ill health, rising type 2 diabetes levels and significant health inequalities.
The postholder will be a highly motivated individual who will coordinate and expand delivery of tier 2 community adult weight management services across NHSGGC, working with a multi-supplier framework.
The postholder will also provide support for associated lifestyle programmes that contribute to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, including physical activity, community food and healthy weight programmes of activity.
The postholder will be required to work closely with colleagues in NHS Primary Care/Acute Services, Local Authorities, HSCPs and Community Planning Partnerships to provide leadership and project management to deliver health improvement.
You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and relevant experience of working in health improvement, physical activity or nutrition arena. You will be a highly organised individual with proven experience in project planning and partnership working.
Informal Contact: Lorna Hamilton, Health Improvement Lead, Tel No: 07954402656
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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