Are you a health advisor, nutritionist or come from a fitness background? We have a fantastic project role supporting our stop smoking, weight loss, and healthy lifestyle services in Stockport.
The Assistant Project Lead role is designed to work closely with a specific project and provide close support to the Project Lead who will have ultimate responsibility for the outcomes and will direct your work during their absence. This role will carry an element of delivery, where agreed, to cover for team absences and service growth.
Main duties of the job
* To assist the Project Lead in the day-to-day running of the project.
* To be a point of contact for Healthy Lifestyle Coaches, Nutritionists, and Administrative staff queries.
* Assist the Project Lead in assembling and coordinating staff to facilitate project delivery: overseeing staff calendars; liaising with the admin team, coordinating staff to provide session cover when necessary.
* Lead on developing certain areas of the project according to the project plan.
* Assist the Project Lead in tracking project deliverables and outcomes.
* Support the Project Lead with service observations.
* Perform session observations and provide feedback to staff.
* Prepare and set up venues in a safe manner.
* Have a thorough understanding of the curriculum/teaching resources and be confident in the delivery of such.
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 health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
We are a values-driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving people's lives. This is a great opportunity to work with a close team of committed professionals if you share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Managerial
* To assist the Project Lead in the day-to-day running of the project.
* To be a point of contact for Smoking Cessation Advisors, Healthy Lifestyle Advisors, Nutritionists, and Administrative staff queries.
* Assist the Project Lead in assembling and coordinating staff to facilitate project delivery: overseeing staff calendars; liaising with the admin team, coordinating staff to provide session cover when necessary.
* Lead on developing certain areas of the project according to the project plan.
* Assist the Project Lead in tracking project deliverables and outcomes.
* Support the Project Lead with service observations.
* Perform session observations and provide feedback to staff.
* Support the line management of staff by performing staff 1:1s and PDPs.
* Oversee and monitor stakeholder activity and targets across all areas - liaise with stakeholder staff regularly, track performance according to service KPIs, and work with the Project Lead to set targets to improve performance.
* Undertake data preparation and analysis as requested by the Project Lead.
* Track and manage patient flow and outcomes through the system, as requested by the Project Lead to put actions in place for those who are not progressing as they should.
* To coordinate the booking, risk assessing, and use of various delivery venues.
* Support the Project Lead with financial duties including processing staff expenses and invoices relating to the project.
* Lead on the updating of data where data completeness is an issue.
* Audit data quality to ensure that patient data is up to date and identify issues with data completeness and validity: oversee and coordinate monthly.
* Contribute to clinical governance procedures.
* Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project, presenting reports defining progress, problems, and solutions.
Delivery
* Prepare and set up venues in a safe manner.
* Have a thorough understanding of the curriculum/teaching resources and be confident in the delivery of such.
* Session planning including preparing the correct handouts, materials, and equipment for the session.
* Discuss quit attempts, weight loss/gain with clients.
* Monitor weekly outcomes including 4-week quits, weight loss/gain, and attendance against set targets.
* Client contact calls to ensure attendance and chase non-attendance.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working in a relevant health or social care environment.
* Experience of leading/supporting other staff.
* Experience of working with overweight/obese adults, children/families and/or experience of working with stop smoking adults.
Qualifications
* A relevant degree and/or significant professional, health, social care, nutrition, or fitness experience.
* Appropriate qualifications in either Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Nutrition, or Physical Activity.
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of integrated working practices within a community health setting.
* Knowledge of smoking cessation and weight management evidence-based practice and treatment interventions.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations, and the public.
* Ability to prioritise work tasks and develop effective work streams both for oneself and individuals in teams.
* Understanding concepts of behaviour change and how to implement these.
* Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance policies.
* Skills/knowledge to utilise computer software, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Understanding nature of company KPIs/service deliverables.
* Understanding of risk assessments.
* Skilled in undertaking audits.
* Knowledge of project management tools including project plans and risk registers.
* Understanding of service key performance indicators/service deliverables and ability to read and manipulate data.
* Experience of developing and delivering training to target audiences.
Job Specific Requirements
* The ability to travel independently across Stockport.
* When required, ability to travel across the ABL footprint.
* Work flexibly and adapt to suit service needs including evening and weekend work.
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.
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