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Healthy Lifestyle Coach - MHIST East

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Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in health/community settings, knowledge of physical and mental health, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. You must also be able to motivate lifestyle changes.
  • You will assess lifestyles, set health goals, promote healthy habits, organize clinics, monitor health parameters, and liaise with healthcare professionals to support patient well-being.

Requirements

  • - Experience working in a health or community setting
  • - Knowledge of physical health and wellbeing
  • - Understanding of mental health issues
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to assess and support individuals
  • - Experience in planning and organizing health-related activities
  • - Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • - Commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles
  • - Relevant qualification in health, fitness, or a related field
  • - Ability to engage and motivate individuals to make lifestyle changes

Responsibilities

  • - Working within the physical health pathway with patients within the community to promote healthy lifestyles to support them to achieve their goals.
  • - Assessing patient lifestyles and wellbeing, setting goals for improving their health, agreeing action-plans, and providing practical support and information to help people change their behaviour.
  • - Promoting the benefits of being physically active and eating healthily, reducing alcohol intake, breastfeeding, practising safe sex, stopping smoking, etc.
  • - Helping people identify how their behaviours may be affecting their health and supporting individuals to create a health plan.
  • - Taking the lead in planning, organising and running the physical health clinic.
  • - Monitoring parameters (e.g. BP, weight, height, BMI), bloods, ECGs in clinic and follow up of outcomes.
  • - Liaising with primary care and medical specialists as appropriate.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Healthy Lifestyle Coach in the MHIST East team?

The primary role of a Healthy Lifestyle Coach is to work within the physical health pathway, promoting healthy lifestyles to help patients achieve their health goals and regain skills and confidence to live successfully in the community.

What kind of support will the Healthy Lifestyle Coach provide to patients?

The Healthy Lifestyle Coach will assess patients' lifestyles, set health improvement goals, agree on action-plans, and provide practical support and information to facilitate behavior change related to physical activity, nutrition, and other healthy practices.

What qualifications or skills are required for this position?

While the job description does not specify particular qualifications, relevant experience in health and wellbeing, coaching, or mental health support would likely be beneficial.

How does the Healthy Lifestyle Coach engage with patients?

The Healthy Lifestyle Coach engages with patients by working closely with them in the community rehabilitation team, assessing their needs, supporting them in creating health plans, and promoting a range of healthy behaviors.

What key tasks will the Healthy Lifestyle Coach be responsible for?

Key tasks include planning, organizing, and running the physical health clinic, monitoring health parameters (e.g., blood pressure, weight), conducting follow-ups, and liaising with primary care and medical specialists as necessary.

Is there an emphasis on inclusivity in the recruitment process?

Yes, CWP is committed to making recruitment practices inclusive for everyone, promoting equality, diversity, and valuing differences among applicants.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more information about the role, you can contact Samantha Webster, the Team Manager, at samantha.webster3@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393229.

Is there any specific induction program for new starters?

Yes, CWP offers up to three weeks of induction, depending on the role, through the Prepare to Care program to help new starters gain the necessary knowledge and guidance.

Are applications welcomed from individuals with lived experience of mental health services?

Yes, CWP welcomes applications from individuals who have direct experience of accessing their services.

What types of behaviors does the Healthy Lifestyle Coach aim to address with patients?

The Healthy Lifestyle Coach aims to address behaviors related to physical activity, healthy eating, reducing alcohol intake, smoking cessation, safe sex practices, and other aspects of healthy living.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Helping people to be the best they can be

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Cheshire and Wirral. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that enhances the well-being and quality of life for their patients. They are dedicated to offering accessible, effective, and patient-centered services to address both mental and physical health needs in the community.