This newly developed Band 7 post offers an excellent opportunity to lead and progress the Diabetes Prevention Framework (DPF) Adult Weight Management Service within Forth Valley. The Healthier Future Diabetes Prevention Framework work streams have been in place for 2 years and this post will both support the currently established Adult Weight Management provision and also be instrumental in developing the service in line with the expectations and milestones of the Type 2 Diabetes prevention, early detection and early intervention framework (DPF) and other local and national drivers.

The post holder will be expected to support the staff associated with this work stream and work with equivalent leads within our DPF Early Intervention and Child Healthy Weight services to deliver, evaluate and report on their aspect of the framework. They will be supported by the local DPF Programme Coordinator and also maintain links with the DPF National Advisors. The postholder will be expected to have substantial experience and specialist knowledge of the subject area.

In addition, wider partnership working and networking will be required to build on current achievements, ensure effective use and coordination of all resources while achieving wider reach through linking with NHS Forth Valley Acute and Primary Care Services, Local Authorities, Health & Social Care Partnerships and third sector organisations.

The individual will be based in the Nutrition and Dietetic Department within AHP Out Patient Services, with an office base in either Falkirk or Stirling Community Hospital, the department is currently practicing blended office and home working.

Informal enquiries to Janice Fry, Dietetic Co-ordinator on 07795266001.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.  Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.