Obesity Nurse Specialist
Outpatient Network
The closing date is 31 May 2024
Job summary
Outpatient Network are proud to be working alongside Royal Derby
Hospital is in search of a highly skilled and experiencedObesity Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will
provide aNurse Specialist service as part
of the Multi-Disciplinary Tier 3 Bariatric Service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will involve working
within Tier 3 services as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team. You will
collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians,
physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and administrative staff to assess,
provide interventions, and monitor patients from diverse geographical areas.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients
referred to the Obesity clinic to determine suitability and create personalized
care plans.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within
the nurse-led clinic while adhering to evidence-based practices.
- Manage patients within the obesity treatment
program alongside the multidisciplinary team, following established protocols.
- Offer nutritional, motivational, and health
promotion advice to patients in clinic settings and over the phone.
- Support patients referred for bariatric surgery pre
operation, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Perform venepuncture when necessary and take
appropriate follow-up actions based on results.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with
patients, addressing barriers to lifestyle changes.
- Assist in clinical data collection for audit
purposes and maintain accurate medical records.
About us
Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will involve working within Tier 3 services as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians, physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and administrative staff to assess, provide interventions, and monitor patients from diverse geographical areas.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients referred to the Obesity clinic to determine suitability and create personalized care plans.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the nurse-led clinic while adhering to evidence-based practices.
- Manage patients within the obesity treatment program alongside the multidisciplinary team, following established protocols.
- Offer nutritional, motivational, and health promotion advice to patients in clinic settings and over the phone.
- Support patients referred for bariatric surgery pre operation, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Perform venepuncture when necessary and take appropriate follow-up actions based on results.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, addressing barriers to lifestyle changes.
- Assist in clinical data collection for audit purposes and maintain accurate medical records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will involve working within Tier 3 services as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians, physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and administrative staff to assess, provide interventions, and monitor patients from diverse geographical areas.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients referred to the Obesity clinic to determine suitability and create personalized care plans.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the nurse-led clinic while adhering to evidence-based practices.
- Manage patients within the obesity treatment program alongside the multidisciplinary team, following established protocols.
- Offer nutritional, motivational, and health promotion advice to patients in clinic settings and over the phone.
- Support patients referred for bariatric surgery pre operation, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Perform venepuncture when necessary and take appropriate follow-up actions based on results.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, addressing barriers to lifestyle changes.
- Assist in clinical data collection for audit purposes and maintain accurate medical records.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of empathy and compassion towards people living with obesity.
- Ability to work independently as well as within an MDT.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Car Owner.
Desirable
- Previous Bariatric or Weight Management / Obesity experience.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Nurse degree or equivalent in experience
- Mentorship
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of empathy and compassion towards people living with obesity.
- Ability to work independently as well as within an MDT.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Car Owner.
Desirable
- Previous Bariatric or Weight Management / Obesity experience.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Nurse degree or equivalent in experience
- Mentorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
