Job overview
The role of the Bariatric Nurse Specialist within the Trust is to support patients and specialist obesity services, which include surgical interventions. The CNS team works closely with the professionals to provide our patients with pre and post-operative support, helping to manage symptoms, side effects, and also offering emotional support.
The opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a dedicated professional who would like to be given the opportunity to make a difference to their patients. The post holder will continue to develop the Bariatric CNS Nursing service, ensuring this encompasses the needs of the patients and is in line with Standards of good practice. The service is managed across multiple sites, and the successful post holder must be able to work from all locations to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
1. Provides a specialist and holistic assessment of patients and carers' needs following referral.
2. Provides specialist care and advice for patients and carers and assists the multidisciplinary team in delivering and evaluating the interventions/plan of care, reviewing and amending this plan as appropriate.
3. Acts as a key-worker in coordinating care between different professionals and agencies.
4. Instigates actions to develop a relationship between the patient/carer and members of the MDT, in order to enhance communication.
5. Frequently initiates and participates in sensitive communication issues with patients, carers, nursing/medical teams.
6. Attends bariatric clinics providing specialist advice and support.
7. Visits surgical inpatient wards to liaise with surgical teams caring for patients undergoing Bariatric surgery.
8. Participates and contributes to multidisciplinary team meetings.
9. Develops specialised nurse-led care, in line with national recommendations.
10. Assists in the development and implementation of guidelines and pathways to ensure each patient undergoing Bariatric Surgery has a comprehensive management plan.
11. Reviews and develops appropriate patient documentation and information in line with Trust policy and Department of Health recommendations.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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