- Assessment and support to a range of patients (both NHS & Private) at various points in their pre, peri and post operative journey with their weight loss and health (predominantly telephone calls, with some F2F contact including post op ward visits),
- Keeping up to date with data entry for national records and databases,
- Participating in data audits and research when necessary in line with Clinical Governance,
- Participating in the clinical on call rota (Rostered weekend cover),
- Providing advice and support to ward staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of high-quality bariatric care,
- Assisting in the development and implementation of guidelines and pathways. Supporting the delivery of care, in line with national recommendations.
- To assess and support a range of patients (both NHS & Private) at various points in their pre, peri and post operative journey with their weight loss and health (predominantly telephone calls, with some F2F contact including post op ward visits).
- To work closely and communicate well with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To act as an expert in obesity care.
- To ensure data is entered accurately on national databases.
- To participate in data audits and research when necessary.
- To participate in the clinical on call rota (rostered weekend cover).
- To Contribute to operational and strategic developments in the Bariatric service.
- To provide Nurse Specialist service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Bariatric Service
- To Provide advice and support to ward staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of high-quality care.
- To Assist in the development and implementation of guidelines and pathways. Supporting the delivery of care, in line with national recommendations. Person Specification
- Recognised Nursing Qualification with valid pin
- Registration with RCN
- 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.
- Previous Bariatric or Weight Management / Obesity experience.
Specialist Bariatric Nurse - Cheshire, United Kingdom - Phoenix Public Health Ltd
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Job summary
We are recruiting amotivated and enthusiastic Nurse to the part time (4 days) role of Specialist BariatricNurse to join our multi-disciplinary specialist teambased on site in our Chester premises. We are embracing hybridworking and can accommodate some remote working on a rostered basis.
Some experience in Bariatric surgical care and/or medical weight management services is ideal, butwe can provide supervised training (including extended clinical roles) for theindividual with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal and team skills.
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
To provide a Nurse Specialist service as part of the multi-disciplinary Bariatric Service via
About us
Phoenix Public Health ('Phoenix Health') is a highly regardedspecialist provider of weight loss surgery founded by Professor David Kerrigan,Previous President of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society(BOMSS).
Our skilled and close-knit multidisciplinary team of about 20employees work with carefully selected surgeons to deliver the higheststandards of treatment and post-operative aftercare.
Phoenix Health provide NHS bariatric outpatient clinics andsurgery for patients from Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside ICBs using bothprivate and NHS facilities in Manchester region. We also provideprivate surgery at these sites and other locations in the SouthEast. Our head office is located within modern offices closeto the M56 just outside Chester.
The Phoenix Health Group also includes the Semapen business aspart of its suite of weight management services, delivering an online GLP-1programme. Whilst this is not compulsory experience for the Specialist BariatricNurse, it may suit a candidate with some interest in this area as part of the role.
Phoenix Health offers a 5% employers' contribution to a Workplace Pension Scheme and £1500 Pro Rota study budget and allocated Pro Rota paid study leave. Phoenix Health is an Employee Owned Trust and the additional benefits of this would be available to a new candidate after 12 months service.
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable