About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse to the part time (4 days) role of Specialist Bariatric Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary specialist team based on site in our Chester premises. We are embracing hybrid working and can accommodate some remote working on a rostered basis.
Some experience in Bariatric surgical care and/or medical weight management services is ideal, but we can provide supervised training (including extended clinical roles) for the individual with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal and team skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Nurse Specialist service as part of the multi-disciplinary Bariatric Service via
- 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),
- 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.
About us
Phoenix Public Health ('Phoenix Health') is a highly regarded specialist 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 20 employees work with carefully selected surgeons to deliver the highest standards of treatment and post-operative aftercare.
Phoenix Health provide NHS bariatric outpatient clinics and surgery for patients from Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside ICBs using both private and NHS facilities in Manchester region. We also provide private surgery at these sites and other locations in the South East. Our head office is located within modern offices close to the M56 just outside Chester.
The Phoenix Health Group also includes the Semapen business as part of its suite of weight management services, delivering an online GLP-1 programme. Whilst this is not compulsory experience for the Specialist Bariatric Nurse, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Nursing Qualification with valid pin
- Registration with RCN
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- 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 Discloure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Phoenix Public Health Ltd
Address
17D Telford Court
Chester Gates
Chester
CH1 6LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.phoenix-health.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)