Job summary
The role of the Bariatric Nurse Specialist within the Trust is to support patients and specialist obesity services, which include surgical interventions. The CNS team work closely with the professionals to provide our patients with pre and post-operative support, helping to manage symptoms, side effects and also offering emotional support.
The opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a dedicated professional who would like to be given the opportunity to make a difference to their patients. The post holder will continue to develop the Bariatric CNS Nursing service, ensuring this encompasses the needs of the patients and is in line with Standards of good practice. The service is managed across multiple sites and the successful post holder must be able to work from all locations to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Provides a specialist and holistic assessment of patients and carers needs following referral. Provides specialist care and advice for patients and carers and assists the multidisciplinary team in delivering and evaluating the interventions/ plan of care, reviewing and amending this plan as appropriate.
Acts as a key-worker in co-ordinating care between different professionals and agencies.
Instigate actions to the development of a relationship between the patient/ carer and members of the MDT, in order to enhance communication.
Frequently initiate and participate in sensitive communication issues with patients, carers, nursing/medical teams.
Attend bariatric clinics providing specialist advice and support.
Visit surgical inpatient wards to liaise with surgical teams caring for patients undergoing Bariatric surgery.
Participate and contributes to multidisciplinary team meetings.
Develop specialised nurse led care, in line with national recommendations.
Assists in the development, implementation guidelines and pathways to ensure each patient undergoing Bariatric Surgery has a comprehensive management plan.
Review and develops appropriate patient documentation and information in line with Trust policy and Department of Health recommendations.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached candidate job pack for further information on working for our Trust, the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached candidate job pack for further information on working for our Trust, the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN qualification
- Diploma in nursing
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of participating in clinical research
- Advanced communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Time management/ prioritise own workload
- Relevant staff nurse experience
- Ability to facilitate learning to others including primary care / patients and relatives
- Contribute to the critique and evaluation ensure delivery of evidence based care
- Flexible approach to work / ability to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence the role
Skills
Essential
- Work as a specialist practitioner providing support and advance regarding bariatric/weight management patient care
- Deal with complaints from patients and relatives, liaising with relevant persons
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Hospital specific IT systems (such as CareFlow) and MS Office, ability to update patient databases
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple hospital sites
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN qualification
- Diploma in nursing
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of participating in clinical research
- Advanced communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Time management/ prioritise own workload
- Relevant staff nurse experience
- Ability to facilitate learning to others including primary care / patients and relatives
- Contribute to the critique and evaluation ensure delivery of evidence based care
- Flexible approach to work / ability to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence the role
Skills
Essential
- Work as a specialist practitioner providing support and advance regarding bariatric/weight management patient care
- Deal with complaints from patients and relatives, liaising with relevant persons
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Hospital specific IT systems (such as CareFlow) and MS Office, ability to update patient databases
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple hospital sites
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the service needs
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
