Sinéad McClafferty
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Nutrition professional dedicated to empowering individuals to improve their health and quality of life through evidence-based behaviour change. Committed to compassionate, person-centred care and continuous professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Weight Management Practitioner
Second Nature
Essex
04.2025 - Current
- TUPE-transferred into Second Nature, continuing as a weight management practitioner, delivering the specialist Tier 3 programme.
- Conduct baseline and risk assessment to allocate patients to appropriate pathways and ensure safe programme entry.
- Provide digital coaching through Second Nature's app, maintaining engagement and delivering effective coaching.
- Contribute to service development by supporting the setup and launch of Second Nature’s first in-person service.
Weight Management Practitioner
MoreLife
Essex
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered Tier 3 specialist weight-management support to complex patients through engaging group and 1:1 sessions, both online and in person.
- Empower and motivate individuals to implement positive lifestyle changes using behaviour change techniques.
- Designed tailored nutrition advice based on patient preferences, capabilities, and needs, including side effect support for those on GLP-1 medication.
- Worked collaboratively with MDT and engaged in clinical supervision to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
Pensions Administrator
Broadstone
Glasgow
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed 20 pension schemes, offering consistent availability to answer queries and provide information.
- Processed pension payroll and produced retirement paperwork to strict deadlines.
- Utilised clear communication skills to advise members of policy and benefit details.
- Maintained accurate client records with strict attention to data security protocols.
Education
Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Nutrition Science -
Mac Nutrition Uni
Loughborough 08.2022 - 11.2023
MSc in Public Health Nutrition -
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh 09.2015 - 10.2016
BSc with Honours in Pharmacology -
University College Dublin
Dublin 09.2009 - 09.2013
Voluntary Work
Pennypit Community Development Trust
- Supported the Senior Community Nutritionist with workshops and educational sessions aimed at parents and families.
- Delivered cookery demonstrations on practical skills suitable for limited family time and budgetary circumstances.
The Wednesday Club
- Co-ordinated social outings and activities for young adults with disabilities and additional support needs
Timeline
Weight Management Practitioner
Second Nature
04.2025 - Current
Weight Management Practitioner
MoreLife
07.2024 - 04.2025
Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Nutrition Science -
Mac Nutrition Uni
08.2022 - 11.2023
Pensions Administrator
Broadstone
01.2017 - 08.2021
MSc in Public Health Nutrition -
Queen Margaret University
09.2015 - 10.2016
BSc with Honours in Pharmacology -
University College Dublin
09.2009 - 09.2013