Obesity Specialist Nurse (Independent Prescriber), Band 7
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Gloucester, GL1 3NN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9318-25-0662 |
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We expect the post-holder to support the development of a robust service in order to provide high quality medication pathway for patients referred to the specialist weight management service. This will include: 1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities Adheres to theRoyal Pharmaceutical Societys Prescribing Competency FrameworkandGeneral Medical Councils Good Practice in Prescribing and Managing Medicines and Devices. Contributing to complex case assessment alongside other colleagues from the MDT Support review of referral information to triage suitability for service, level of urgency and complexity (with the EOSS and SWMS Traffic Light Triage) Responding to medication queries, escalating any clinical risks or concerns to the Clinical Lead Reviewing current co-morbidity management and making recommendations for further management/optimisation or opportunities to support weight loss/prevent further gain Flagging/raising potential risk with colleagues overseeing relevant care and making onward referral where indicated Support more efficient decision making and faster throughput to treatment via robust Triage and screening 2. Professional Development, Education and Training Training within team and wider healthcare community Opportunity to promote Obesity Best Care Protocol and improved outcomes for a highly stigmatised patient group Opportunity to contribute to wider evidence base in Tier 3 services through audit and evaluation 3. Planning and Organisation Supporting the development of guidance and protocols around the prescription of GLP-1 medication Supporting the introduction of a safe pathway for the provision of GLP-1 medication 4. Communications and Working Relationships Service promotion within wider Integrated Care System Liaison with internal colleagues (e.g., Tier 4, Diabetes, Cardiology, etc.), primary care and commissioners (ICB) where appropriate Advocacy for patient group within primary and secondary care Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.