Lead Nutrition Practitioner

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Wellness Centre in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport for a Lead Nutrition Practitioner. The Wellness Centre promotes preventative health services to local businesses and communities and supports the development of student practitioner skills under expert supervision and specifically the Lead Nutrition Practitioner role will oversee the day-to-day operations in the Healthy Heart clinic as part of the Wellness Centre.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate about Nutrition. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively as a part of the Wellness centre team. Experience of nutritional assessment using a range of methods including diet diaries, Mediterranean diet score and targeted interviews and experience of delivering and evaluating weight management programme are essential. Significant relevant experience working in a nutrition role is essential as well as a relevant and undergraduate degree in a food/nutrition or other relevant science discipline.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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