Job summary TheMedical Pathway Lead (MPL)will play a pivotal role in managing patients prescribedGLP-1 receptor agonists(e.g.,Saxenda, Wegovy, Mounjaro) and those requiringcomplex care pathwaysdue to co-morbid conditions or high BMI. The MPL will liaise closely with themultidisciplinary team (MDT)and Clinical Lead to ensure the safe and effective medical management of patients. Main duties of the job Lead the medical pathway for patients prescribedGLP-1 receptor agonists and other pharmacological weight management interventions. Oversee the triage and assessment of patients by the multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for medical, surgical, or non-surgical pathways. Collaborate closely with theClinical Lead and Consultant Physiciansto ensure that high-risk patients receive the specialist care they require. Manage acomplex patient caseload, ensuring individualised treatment plans align withNICE guidelines (NG207, NG189)and best practice standards. Provide clinical oversight for thepharmacological prescribing process, ensuring patients are appropriately monitored for efficacy and safety. Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration Work closely with dietitians, psychologists, physicians to deliver an integrated care approach. Ensure seamless transitions between Tier 3 and Tier 4 services, supporting patients referred for bariatric surgery. Chair weekly complex case review meetings, providing clinical leadership on challenging cases. Work with the management team to continuously improve the medical weight management pathway. Ensure adherence to NHSE, NICE, and CQC clinical governance standards. Collaborate with pharmacy services and prescribing teams(e.g.,Chemist4U) to manage prescriptions and medication supply. Lead on data reporting, ensuring clinical outcomes and service performance indicators are accurately recorded and reported. About us TBC Healthcare is an award-winning provider of Tier 3 multi-disciplinary specialist weight management services, offering evidence-based treatment pathways for patients living with obesity. We deliver a patient-centred approach incorporating medical, behavioural, dietetic, and physical activity interventions. Our service supports individuals across London and the South of England, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes for those requiring pharmacological, surgical, or non-surgical weight management interventions. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number E0468-1 Job locations Hawley Manor Hawley Road Dartford Kent DA1 1PX Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Case Management Lead themedical pathwayfor patients prescribedGLP-1 receptor agonistsand other pharmacological weight management interventions. Oversee thetriage and assessmentof patients by the multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for medical, surgical, or non-surgical pathways. Collaborate closely with theClinical Lead and Consultant Physiciansto ensure that high-risk patients receive the specialist care they require. Manage acomplex patient caseload, ensuring individualised treatment plans align withNICE guidelines (NG207, NG189)and best practice standards. Provide clinical oversight for thepharmacological prescribing process, ensuring patients are appropriately monitored for efficacy and safety. Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration Work closely withdietitians, psychologists, physiciansto deliver an integrated care approach. Ensure seamlesstransitions between Tier 3 and Tier 4 services, supporting patients referred forbariatric surgery. Chairweekly complex case review meetings, providing clinical leadership on challenging cases. Service Development & Compliance Work with themanagement teamto continuously improve the medical weight management pathway. Ensure adherence toNHSE, NICE, and CQCclinical governance standards. Collaborate withpharmacy services and prescribing teams(e.g.,Chemist4U) to manage prescriptions and medication supply. Lead ondata reporting, ensuring clinical outcomes and service performance indicators are accurately recorded and reported. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Case Management Lead themedical pathwayfor patients prescribedGLP-1 receptor agonistsand other pharmacological weight management interventions. Oversee thetriage and assessmentof patients by the multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for medical, surgical, or non-surgical pathways. Collaborate closely with theClinical Lead and Consultant Physiciansto ensure that high-risk patients receive the specialist care they require. Manage acomplex patient caseload, ensuring individualised treatment plans align withNICE guidelines (NG207, NG189)and best practice standards. Provide clinical oversight for thepharmacological prescribing process, ensuring patients are appropriately monitored for efficacy and safety. Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration Work closely withdietitians, psychologists, physiciansto deliver an integrated care approach. Ensure seamlesstransitions between Tier 3 and Tier 4 services, supporting patients referred forbariatric surgery. Chairweekly complex case review meetings, providing clinical leadership on challenging cases. Service Development & Compliance Work with themanagement teamto continuously improve the medical weight management pathway. Ensure adherence toNHSE, NICE, and CQCclinical governance standards. Collaborate withpharmacy services and prescribing teams(e.g.,Chemist4U) to manage prescriptions and medication supply. Lead ondata reporting, ensuring clinical outcomes and service performance indicators are accurately recorded and reported. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications & Experience Essential A minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting (e.g., obesity medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, primary care, or mental health). Extensive experience managing complex patient caseloads within a healthcare setting. Demonstrable experience working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaising with senior clinicians. Strong understanding of GLP-1 receptor agonists and weight management pharmacotherapy. Excellent knowledge of obesity-related co-morbidities (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnoea). Desirable Desirable Previous experience working in a specialist weight management service (Tier 3 or Tier 4). Experience in an NHS or public health setting. Advanced training in obesity medicine or nutrition and metabolism. Familiarity with CQC compliance and NHSE weight management service requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications & Experience Essential A minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting (e.g., obesity medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, primary care, or mental health). Extensive experience managing complex patient caseloads within a healthcare setting. Demonstrable experience working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaising with senior clinicians. Strong understanding of GLP-1 receptor agonists and weight management pharmacotherapy. Excellent knowledge of obesity-related co-morbidities (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnoea). Desirable Desirable Previous experience working in a specialist weight management service (Tier 3 or Tier 4). Experience in an NHS or public health setting. Advanced training in obesity medicine or nutrition and metabolism. Familiarity with CQC compliance and NHSE weight management service requirements. 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. Employer details Employer name TBC Healthcare Address Hawley Manor Hawley Road Dartford Kent DA1 1PX Employer's website https://tbchealthcare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)