Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Specialist Nurses to join our dynamic team within Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management.
The post holders will work within a multi-disciplinary team, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and delivering specialist interventions for patients with obesity. Leading on the development of the nursing element of the service including involvement in research audit and CPD is a key part of the role.
Applicants should be NMC registered nurses, with relevant post registration nursing experience.
The post holders should ideally have experience of working within a weight management service.
We have two positions available, 1 full time permanent role and another part time 22.5 hours fixed term until March 2027.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will have a good understanding of the complex needs of obese individuals and will enjoy helping others to lose weight using up to date evidence-based practice, education and behaviour change techniques.
The post holders will work alongside a range of specialists as part of an MDT approach with involvement in assessment and treatment of patients, including those who are considering onward referral to the Tier 4 Bariatric Surgery Service.
Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential as the successful candidates will be expected to manage a busy caseload, ensuring all patients are adequately supported.
The post holders will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision to other team members.
The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicants will also be expected to work from various other bases across Hull and The East Riding of Yorkshire.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty - Specialist Weight Management Service Manager on 07816645379 or email mark.doughty@nhs.net
Please note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Non-Medical Independent Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to undertake qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge through experience or other qualification
Desirable
- Behaviour change/motivational interviewing training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear evidence of personal and professional development
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and service specification and application to service delivery
- Experience of electronic record keeping, data collection, collation and reporting
- Good knowledge of IT systems and skills
Desirable
- Familiar with clinical governance
- Counselling skills
- Good knowledge of research and developments relevant in the field of obesity
- Knowledge of local commissioning pathways for obesity management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex co-morbidities and their management
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of being an independent caseload manager, managing referrals, assessment and appropriate reviews
Desirable
- Experience of working in weight management or endocrinology
- Experience as a nurse independent prescriber
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Evidence of undertaking audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Non-Medical Independent Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to undertake qualification
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge through experience or other qualification
Desirable
- Behaviour change/motivational interviewing training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear evidence of personal and professional development
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and service specification and application to service delivery
- Experience of electronic record keeping, data collection, collation and reporting
- Good knowledge of IT systems and skills
Desirable
- Familiar with clinical governance
- Counselling skills
- Good knowledge of research and developments relevant in the field of obesity
- Knowledge of local commissioning pathways for obesity management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex co-morbidities and their management
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of being an independent caseload manager, managing referrals, assessment and appropriate reviews
Desirable
- Experience of working in weight management or endocrinology
- Experience as a nurse independent prescriber
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Evidence of undertaking audits
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).