Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic registered nurse to join the weight management service at North Bristol Trust. This post will be working with all members of the multi disciplinary team including, doctors, pharmacists, dieticians, psychologists and administrative staff.
Key duties of the role will include:
- Initiate and provide follow-up face to face/remote clinics for patients on Tirzepatide
- Provide assessment, advice and support to patients in medical weight management
- Provide teaching to patients, families and other professionals
- Prescribe weight loss medications such as Tirzepatide
- Participate and initiate relevant research and audits for medical weight management
- Attend service meetings and MDT
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual that is patient focused and wants to support patients through the weight management service.
Main duties of the job
For main duties and responsibilities of the role please see a more thorough outline in the job description in the document attached.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
for the main duties and responsibilities for the role please see a full outline in the job description in the document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
for the main duties and responsibilities for the role please see a full outline in the job description in the document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Evidence of study at masters level in relevant subjects/willingness to work towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Training within obesity/weight management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working in a senior nursing role
- Experience of working within the surgical speciality
- Experience of leading change
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in weight management/obesity
- Experience of leading audits/research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist Surgical Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in decision making
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent skills in patient assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within weight management/obesity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility/adaptability to meet the need of changing services
- Role model for advanced nursing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Evidence of study at masters level in relevant subjects/willingness to work towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Training within obesity/weight management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working in a senior nursing role
- Experience of working within the surgical speciality
- Experience of leading change
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in weight management/obesity
- Experience of leading audits/research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist Surgical Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in decision making
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent skills in patient assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within weight management/obesity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility/adaptability to meet the need of changing services
- Role model for advanced nursing
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).
