Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education
• Relevant higher education qualification with a nutrition component e.g., NVQ 3 / foundation degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team / Experience of working in a health setting, education, or social care.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS, in hospitals, or with community groups

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic
• Willingness to undertake further training as necessary

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of complex conditions relevant to the role / Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology / Good understanding of computers and their application / Basic clinical reasoning skills in application of therapy / Good verbal and written skills / Proven Organisational skills, including prioritisation

Desirable

• Actively involved and contributing to evidence-based practice / Experience working with assistants / Ability to lead and motivate others within the team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).