Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks applicants for a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist trained in Bariatric Nursing Services.
This post will be based within the General Surgical Directorate working alongside the Bariatric MDT. There will also be cross-site working at our sister hospital St Helens Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and innovative Registered Nurse who will be fundamental to the success of this new service development.
Working closely with the Directorate Manager, Matron, and Lead Bariatric Surgeon, the successful applicant will lead and develop patient services within the specialty.
You must have a proven track record of leadership and development and be an effective role model. Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability, and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS. Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate in order to improve the service your teams provide the patients and quality and safety will be your priority.
Quality Nursing care is essential to achieve positive patient outcomes and the Bariatric Nurse Specialist will use their specialist knowledge, skill, and experience to support and coordinate the delivery of a comprehensive Bariatric Tier 4 service whilst ensuring adherence to national policy, protocol, and BOSPA / BOMS guidance.
In conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team, the Bariatric Nurse Specialist will play a proactive role in service development and improvement as well as the teaching and education of patients and their families on lifestyle changes and ongoing care, colleagues on care of the patient with bariatric needs, and the ongoing development of this new service.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Responsibilities:
1. Triage referrals into the non-surgical and surgical MDT.
2. In conjunction with the MDT Coordinator, prepare patients for MDT and action outcomes.
3. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of evidence-based care.
4. Provide expert advice and clinical practice.
5. Work collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical colleagues to develop the Bariatric service and quality of care delivered.
6. Lead the development of clinical services within Bariatrics.
7. Provide formal and bedside teaching on the care of the bariatric patient.
8. Provide teaching and education to patients and families including what to expect, support upon discharge, and a patient support hotline.
9. Manage a caseload of patients reviewing pre and post-operatively and ensuring milestones are achieved.
10. Ensure enhanced recovery pathways are firmly embedded.
11. Maintain a database of patients to track and improve patient outcomes.
12. Coordinate and facilitate a patient forum specifically for bariatric patients.
13. Ensure patient information is current, understandable, and available.
14. Participate in health promotion, patient education, and patient self-management programmes to promote self-care.
Closing Date: 4th April 2025
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