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Job overview
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:
1. Initiate and provide follow-up face to face/remote clinics for patients on Tirzepatide
2. Provide assessment, advice and support to patients in medical weight management
3. Provide teaching to patients, families and other professionals
4. Prescribe weight loss medications such as Tirzepatide
5. Participate and initiate relevant research and audits for medical weight management
6. 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
7. NMC Registration
8. Evidence of continued professional development
9. Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
10. Evidence of study at masters level in relevant subjects/willingness to work towards
11. Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
12. Training within obesity/weight management
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Significant post registration experience
14. Experience of working in a senior nursing role
15. Experience of working within the surgical speciality
16. Experience of leading change
17. Evidence of recent teaching experience
18. Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of working in weight management/obesity
20. Experience of leading audits/research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
21. Specialist Surgical Knowledge
22. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
23. Experience in decision making
24. Excellent organisational skills
25. Excellent skills in patient assessment
Desirable criteria
26. Knowledge of working within weight management/obesity
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
27. Self motivated and an ability to work without direct supervision
28. Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues
29. Flexibility/adaptability to meet the need of changing services
30. Role model for advanced nursing
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.