Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Weight Management Service for a Specialist Nurse. (12 months maternity cover). This role focuses on supporting children and young people living with obesity through clinical assessments, medication management, and health education.
The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)--including medical staff, dietitians, psychologists, and administrative colleagues--to coordinate patient care and ensure safe, effective treatment pathways.
Main duties of the job
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Provide specialist nursing support to ensure high-quality care for children accessing the service, in line with unit protocols, Trust policies, and clinical guidelines.
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Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver patient-focused care and initiate appropriate treatment plans for children and their families in a variety of settings.
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Collaborate effectively with the wider multi-professional team within the Children's Weight Management (CEW) Service.
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Deliver specialist education, training, and information to children, young people, and their families to support understanding and self-management.
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Work with the MDT to monitor and review patient conditions, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
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Take responsibility for the ongoing development and evaluation of nursing practice within the service.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing support to ensure high-quality care for children accessing the service, in line with unit protocols, Trust policies, and clinical guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver patient-focused care and initiate appropriate treatment plans for children and their families in a variety of settings.
- Collaborate effectively with the wider multi-professional team within the Childrens Weight Management (CEW) Service.
- Deliver specialist education, training, and information to children, young people, and their families to support understanding and self-management.
- Work with the MDT to monitor and review patient conditions, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care
- Take responsibility for the ongoing development and evaluation of nursing practice within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing support to ensure high-quality care for children accessing the service, in line with unit protocols, Trust policies, and clinical guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver patient-focused care and initiate appropriate treatment plans for children and their families in a variety of settings.
- Collaborate effectively with the wider multi-professional team within the Childrens Weight Management (CEW) Service.
- Deliver specialist education, training, and information to children, young people, and their families to support understanding and self-management.
- Work with the MDT to monitor and review patient conditions, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care
- Take responsibility for the ongoing development and evaluation of nursing practice within the service.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RCN Nurse
- Evidence of post registration education and development
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Trained a degree level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate others
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RCN Nurse
- Evidence of post registration education and development
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Trained a degree level
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Specialist knowledge and experience within the area of speciality
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate others
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).
