Job summary Are you Passionate about weight management? Motivated to improve population health? Interested in being part of a multidisciplinary weight management service? Then our weight management service is the place for you. We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. You will support the professional manager in improving the level 3 service and provide clinical input for level 3 and triaging. There are leadership opportunities to take part in the operational management and supervision of team members. You will have the support of a professional manager and be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering an innovative service in line with the All Wales Weight Management Strategy. The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of leading and evaluating service development and improvement, collaborative working and possess expert knowledge of weight management. We are searching for staff that share our health board values of: o Listen, learn and improve o Treat everyone with respect o Work together as one team We have 0.6 WTE/ 22.5 hours available and will consider flexible working arrangements to help you to achieve a good work-life balance. There will also be an opportunity for some working from home. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes. Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within weight management. To provide leadership for junior staff and support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor. To develop departmental policy and participate in national policy development as required Act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within and outside CTMUHB. Educate and train students, colleagues and other health care professionals. Work autonomously to provide expert clinical and ethical advice to service users, colleagues and service leads. Interpret national and professional clinical guidelines and policies and work with the head of service/deputy heads of service to develop clinically appropriate standards. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-NMR096-0225 Job locations Ysbyty Cwn Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential First level nurse registration. MSc Evidence of CPD Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification. Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Knowledge of health issues affecting the local population and strategies in place to support improvement in these areas. Desirable Independent prescribing. Motivational interviewing training/ qualification. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality. Significant post registration experience. Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research. Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior colleagues. Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients and students. Practical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring. Desirable Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality. Skills & Attributes Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstrate sound IT skills. Evidence of managing self-development. Evidence of ability to work independently. Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups. Desirable Involvement in audit and research Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation. Other Role Requirements Essential Evidence of professional and personal development. Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services. Able to travel to meet the needs of the post. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards. Desirable Ability to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential First level nurse registration. MSc Evidence of CPD Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification. Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Knowledge of health issues affecting the local population and strategies in place to support improvement in these areas. Desirable Independent prescribing. Motivational interviewing training/ qualification. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality. Significant post registration experience. Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research. Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior colleagues. Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients and students. Practical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring. Desirable Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality. Skills & Attributes Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstrate sound IT skills. Evidence of managing self-development. Evidence of ability to work independently. Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups. Desirable Involvement in audit and research Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation. Other Role Requirements Essential Evidence of professional and personal development. Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services. Able to travel to meet the needs of the post. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards. Desirable Ability to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ysbyty Cwn Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)