Qualified public health nutritionist supports groups and individuals to implement and sustain meaningful changes by providing information and advice on nutrition. Expert in malnutrition and weight management, and training with strong track record of empowering people to achieve goals within planned timeframes. Empathetic communicator and active listener who promotes person-centred planning in caseload management. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITAL TRUST
01.2022 - Current
Nutrition consultation and assessments
Well being workshops and group activities
Dietetic plans and evaluations
Understanding and implementation of NHS and Public health policies
Managing non-communicable disease in patients through application of nutrition and behavioural change techniques
Public speaking and representing department
Project management of nursing home staff training on managing nutrition in care home patients.
Managing successfully own caseload and working with other stakeholders
Data auditing and presentation
Problem solving and initiating changes where necessary.
Leading healthy program initiatives for the elderly
Understanding diseases and their epidemiology through CPD learning, observations, departmental discussions, and research.
Maintained awareness of industry innovations by regularly discussing food supplements development with pharmaceutical representatives.
Consulted with patients about special needs, care, and concerns throughout treatments.
Designed individualised plans with patients for managing malnutrition and illnesses, working closely with other , AHP specialists and care providers for best treatments.
Created and maintained partnerships with other health practitioners.
Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Offered information to educate patients, families, carers on nutrition.
Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT WORKER
Care in mind Ltd
06.2021 - 01.2022
Implemented nutrition education to young people 16-25 with eating disorders and mental health illness
Updating care plans
Listening effectively and validating reasons and emotions
Carried out 1:1 mental health wellbeing sessions
Organised fitness and exercise programmes aimed at mental health wellbeing
Helped change behaviours by implementing the behavioural change theories
Sign posting
Role modelling
Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
RAW MATERIALS QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
LAILA'S FINE FOODS
01.2020 - 05.2021
Quality control and verification of raw ingredients
Review of supplier's specifications
Reduced the number of rejections of finished products by 97%
Reduced non conformances and customers complains
Liaising with suppliers and purchasing department regarding raw materials quality and purchasing
Coordinating other QA members and making sure products are being checked from goods in first up to production
Involved in decision making during food trials
Producing monthly reports on raw materials quality and presenting to technical , commercial, production, factory and NPD manager
CEO
WORLD OF DETOX LTD
01.2014 - 01.2017
Established a healthy food supplement company, registed in England and wales
Formulated new food supplements products
Managed business affairs, from production, arranging markets, to meetings with other external sources
Directed business operations, policies, and objectives to maximize productivity and returns
Researched new legislation on issues pertaining to food supplements; such as ingredients listings, nutritional value, health claims, labelling and packaging
Prepared HACCP in accordance with the food agency and industry regulations
Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategies and made changes as necessary
Developed pricing strategies, balancing business expenditure and customer satisfaction
Maintained a client database and establishing business opportunities
Debt collector /Customer advisor
Serco
Bolton
01.2015 - 01.2016
Balancing individual financial statements; investigating any financial discrepancies and reporting to the line manager
Successfully negotiating of payments plan on accrued debts and received payments
Was nominated employee of the week 3 times in one month
Facilitated dialogue between parents on an outstanding payment, over payments, and new claims
Participated in team working by supporting new colleagues, picking other colleagues tasks in their absence
Attended customer service training, resulting in call quality score
Closed sales ledger at the end of each month with zero error.
Delivered exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanour in challenging circumstances.
Achieved performance goals on consistent basis throughout
Negotiated customer repayment plans, consistently maximising early payments to reduce debt recovery time.
Maintained high volume of calls to meet demands of busy group.
Mental health community Support Worker
Creative Support Ltd
Manchester
01.2011 - 01.2014
Supported clients fulfil daily living by promoting basic life skills such as; shopping on a budget, cooking healthy meals, including health and well-being outdoor activities
Observed client's well-being, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and updating their care plans accordingly
Supervised clients in choosing and completing work assignments, and other social activities.
Helped clients make informed decisions and follow individual treatment plans.
Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
Developed relationships with medical, welfare and educational agencies serving client needs.
Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
Coordinated referrals to help clients access relevant community education, training and employment services.
Assessed client mental health in detail to establish treatment options and develop treatment plans.
Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
Education
MSc - Public Health Nutrition
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
07.2019
BSc - Business Management (HRM
UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
07.2014
BSc (hons) - Business Management HRM
UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
07.2010
Skills
Commitment to quality services
Allied health referrals
Excellent written and verbal communication
Clinical reporting
Social prescribing
Ongoing personal development
Nutrition needs assessment
Menu development
Diet modification
Community nutrition services
Patient education
Customer-focused
Programme development
Leadership
Communication skills
Team building
Interests
Hobbies and Interest
, I consider myself a community health promoter, talking to people on ways to stay healthy and how to look after their mental wellbeing, sharing health living tips to groups of women. I enjoy cooking and outdoor exercise such as walking in open spaces.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITAL TRUST
01.2022 - Current
EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT WORKER
Care in mind Ltd
06.2021 - 01.2022
RAW MATERIALS QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
LAILA'S FINE FOODS
01.2020 - 05.2021
Debt collector /Customer advisor
Serco
01.2015 - 01.2016
CEO
WORLD OF DETOX LTD
01.2014 - 01.2017
Mental health community Support Worker
Creative Support Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014
MSc - Public Health Nutrition
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
BSc - Business Management (HRM
UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
BSc (hons) - Business Management HRM
UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
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