Job summary Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching HospitalsNHS 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. Main duties of the job The increasing incidence of morbid obesity suggests that the quantity of bariatric surgical procedures will continue to multiply each year. Bariatric surgery has become an accepted approach to weight management with the additional benefits of the resolution of several co-morbidities. 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 on-going care, colleagues on care of the patient with bariatric needs and the on-going development of this new service. About us 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. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7058765 Job locations Merseyside & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities Triage Referrals into the non-surgical and surgical MDT. In conjunction with the MDT Coordinator, prepare patients for MDT and action outcome. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced based care. Provide expert advice and clinical practice. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop the Bariatric service and quality of care delivered. Lead the development of clinical services within Bariatrics. Provide formal and bedside teaching on the care of the bariatric patient. Provide teaching and education to patients and families including what to expect, support upon discharge and a patient support hotline. Manage a caseload of patients reviewing pre and post operatively and ensuring milestones are achieved. Ensure enhanced recovery pathways are firmly embedded. Maintain a data base of patients to track and improve patient outcomes. Coordinate and facilitate a patient forum specifically for bariatric patients. Ensure patient information is current, understandable and available. Participate in health promotion, patient education and patient self management programmes to promote self-care Closing Date - 4th April 2025 Job description Job responsibilities Triage Referrals into the non-surgical and surgical MDT. In conjunction with the MDT Coordinator, prepare patients for MDT and action outcome. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced based care. Provide expert advice and clinical practice. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop the Bariatric service and quality of care delivered. Lead the development of clinical services within Bariatrics. Provide formal and bedside teaching on the care of the bariatric patient. Provide teaching and education to patients and families including what to expect, support upon discharge and a patient support hotline. Manage a caseload of patients reviewing pre and post operatively and ensuring milestones are achieved. Ensure enhanced recovery pathways are firmly embedded. Maintain a data base of patients to track and improve patient outcomes. Coordinate and facilitate a patient forum specifically for bariatric patients. Ensure patient information is current, understandable and available. Participate in health promotion, patient education and patient self management programmes to promote self-care Closing Date - 4th April 2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse Post-Reg qualification in specialist area. Evidence of post registration education at degree level / Commitment to work towards Teaching qualification and ability to facilitate the learning of others V300 Non-Medical Prescribing or willing to work towards. Knowledge Essential Substantial Band 6 experience in General Surgery Knowledge of current developments in nursing and political awareness of NHS Participation in service development and implementation of change. Knowledge of best practice in specialty Evidence of working effectively with clinicians and the wider MDT Understanding of research and evidence-based practice and participation in clinical audit. Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area. Desirable Substantial Band 6 experience in Bariatric Care Skills Essential Advanced Communication Skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and families in a variety of settings Staff development and empowerment Able to work autonomously Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care Able to perform advanced clinical skills Able to participate and undertake clinical audit and research and present information to professional groups Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues both medical and nursing and AHPs across the Health and Social Care Setting. Risk management skills Experience of developing policies and procedures Computer Literate and able to analyse data and provide written reports Ability to influence and work across professional boundaries Flexibility Manage complex and competing issues remaining calm under pressure Other Essential On-going personal and professional development Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse Post-Reg qualification in specialist area. Evidence of post registration education at degree level / Commitment to work towards Teaching qualification and ability to facilitate the learning of others V300 Non-Medical Prescribing or willing to work towards. Knowledge Essential Substantial Band 6 experience in General Surgery Knowledge of current developments in nursing and political awareness of NHS Participation in service development and implementation of change. Knowledge of best practice in specialty Evidence of working effectively with clinicians and the wider MDT Understanding of research and evidence-based practice and participation in clinical audit. Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area. Desirable Substantial Band 6 experience in Bariatric Care Skills Essential Advanced Communication Skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and families in a variety of settings Staff development and empowerment Able to work autonomously Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care Able to perform advanced clinical skills Able to participate and undertake clinical audit and research and present information to professional groups Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues both medical and nursing and AHPs across the Health and Social Care Setting. Risk management skills Experience of developing policies and procedures Computer Literate and able to analyse data and provide written reports Ability to influence and work across professional boundaries Flexibility Manage complex and competing issues remaining calm under pressure Other Essential On-going personal and professional development 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. 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. 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Merseyside & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)