Obesity Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK3 6DP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | E0377-24-0009 |
Summary
Main duties will involve working within Tier 3 services as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians, physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and administrative staff to assess, provide interventions, and monitor patients from diverse geographical areas. Clinical Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients referred to the Obesity clinic to determine suitability and create personalized care plans. Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the nurse-led clinic while adhering to evidence-based practices. Manage patients within the obesity treatment program alongside the multidisciplinary team, following established protocols. Offer nutritional, motivational, and health promotion advice to patients in clinic settings and over the phone. Support patients referred for bariatric surgery pre operation, ensuring compliance with guidelines. Perform venepuncture when necessary and take appropriate follow-up actions based on results. Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, addressing barriers to lifestyle changes. Assist in clinical data collection for audit purposes and maintain accurate medical records.