Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 specialist nurse to join our highly motivated, dynamic and friendly Multidisciplinary Obesity team in The Surgical Division at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
The holder of this post will provide specialist expertise to people with complex obesity within both Tier 3 and Tier 4 services (medical management pathway & surgical pathway). The post holder will work alongside a wide range of other allied health professionals to ensure that our patients receive high quality care. Our team consists of nurses, dietitians, consultant physicians/surgeons, clinical psychologists, an exercise practitioner, administrative staff and service coordinators.
This post offers the successful applicant the involvement of innovating treatment programmes to meet the changing needs of the service and to develop group based and virtual sessions for patients. This role consists of a hybrid working pattern in an outpatient setting.
The Obesity Service is a busy yet fulfilling outpatient department which focuses on the medical management of Obesity and pre-operative and post-operative care for our Bariatric Surgery patients. It is a well-established unit in the field of Obesity and Bariatric surgery covering the whole of East of England.
Hybrid working pattern (from home/onsite)
Hours: 37.5hrs per week (Mon - Fri)
For further details or to arrange an informal visit contact please phone Tom Smith - Service Manager for Obesity on 07929017747.
Main duties of the job
To work as an Obesity Nurse Specialist in both Tier 3 and Tier 4 services as part of an extended and experienced multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with other nurses, dietitians, physicians, surgeons, psychologists and administrative team to assess, provide intervention and monitor patients from a widespread geographical area requiring specialist input from the Luton & Dunstable Specialist Obesity Services. This outpatient-focused role will include hybrid working, both on-site and remote.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessment of patients who have been referred to the Obesity clinic, thereby determining suitability and implementing a personalised care pathway. Assessments will include current health status, weight history, level of motivation and ability to comply with treatment.
- Based on assessment, to plan, implement and evaluate patient care delivered within the nurse led clinic, ensuring evidence-based best practice and clinical audit of practice.
- To manage patients within a nurse-led obesity treatment programme as part of the multidisciplinary Obesity Clinic team in conjunction with the Consultants and in accordance with protocols
- Provide nutritional, motivational and health promotion advice to patients both in the nurse led clinics and over the telephone where appropriate.
- To assess and support patients referred for bariatric surgery both pre and post-operatively, liaising with the consultants and MDT and ensuring protocols and NICE guidance requirements are adhered to.
- Undertake venepuncture, if indicated in patients pathway. Review results and take appropriate action with results. Actions include informing patient and/or GP, or referring to Physician or Surgeon for further management advice.
- To communicate effectively with patients, using sensitivity and tact, empathy and reassurance, motivational skills and assessing/overcoming barriers to change.
- To assist with clinical data collection for audit purposes for both medical and surgical programmes
- Undertake telephone duty when allocated using clinical knowledge to triage patients needs. Ensure thorough assessment and offer sound advice. In the event of patient needing immediate care, further advice from appropriate surgeon should be sought and if deemed necessary, admission for further assessment and possible treatment should be initiated.
- To assist in setting standards, objectives and priorities in span of care.
- To correspond with G.Ps and other health professionals involved in patient care - receiving and providing sensitive and complex information.
- To maintain concise, accurate medical records utilising word processing and database input. Understand the importance of data collection for audit purposes. Ensure that all patients data that are seen within your clinics are entered into the appropriate data collection programme.
- Utilise the digital applications available to the service to offer further support and education for patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessment of patients who have been referred to the Obesity clinic, thereby determining suitability and implementing a personalised care pathway. Assessments will include current health status, weight history, level of motivation and ability to comply with treatment.
- Based on assessment, to plan, implement and evaluate patient care delivered within the nurse led clinic, ensuring evidence-based best practice and clinical audit of practice.
- To manage patients within a nurse-led obesity treatment programme as part of the multidisciplinary Obesity Clinic team in conjunction with the Consultants and in accordance with protocols
- Provide nutritional, motivational and health promotion advice to patients both in the nurse led clinics and over the telephone where appropriate.
- To assess and support patients referred for bariatric surgery both pre and post-operatively, liaising with the consultants and MDT and ensuring protocols and NICE guidance requirements are adhered to.
- Undertake venepuncture, if indicated in patients pathway. Review results and take appropriate action with results. Actions include informing patient and/or GP, or referring to Physician or Surgeon for further management advice.
- To communicate effectively with patients, using sensitivity and tact, empathy and reassurance, motivational skills and assessing/overcoming barriers to change.
- To assist with clinical data collection for audit purposes for both medical and surgical programmes
- Undertake telephone duty when allocated using clinical knowledge to triage patients needs. Ensure thorough assessment and offer sound advice. In the event of patient needing immediate care, further advice from appropriate surgeon should be sought and if deemed necessary, admission for further assessment and possible treatment should be initiated.
- To assist in setting standards, objectives and priorities in span of care.
- To correspond with G.Ps and other health professionals involved in patient care - receiving and providing sensitive and complex information.
- To maintain concise, accurate medical records utilising word processing and database input. Understand the importance of data collection for audit purposes. Ensure that all patients data that are seen within your clinics are entered into the appropriate data collection programme.
- Utilise the digital applications available to the service to offer further support and education for patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing qualification or degree
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent including Nurse Mentorship course MSPP
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional career development, CPD
Desirable
- Nutrition based qualification / experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Health promotion activities or other relevant & applicable experience e.g. within Diabetes , Endocrinology or Obesity Services
Desirable
- Evidence of management / supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an active interest and insight into the causes of obesity and its management, to include current medical and surgical obesity management interventions
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and its management or willingness to develop this knowledge.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform venepuncture & ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years of acute medical/surgical ward experiences
Desirable
- Evidence of research & audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing qualification or degree
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent including Nurse Mentorship course MSPP
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional career development, CPD
Desirable
- Nutrition based qualification / experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Health promotion activities or other relevant & applicable experience e.g. within Diabetes , Endocrinology or Obesity Services
Desirable
- Evidence of management / supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an active interest and insight into the causes of obesity and its management, to include current medical and surgical obesity management interventions
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and its management or willingness to develop this knowledge.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform venepuncture & ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years of acute medical/surgical ward experiences
Desirable
- Evidence of research & audit
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).
