Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 339-ASCR4166-MJA-A
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Weight Managment
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic registered nurse to join the weight management service at North Bristol Trust. This post will be working with all members of the multi disciplinary team including, doctors, pharmacists, dieticians, psychologists and administrative staff.
Key duties of the role will include:
- Initiate and provide follow-up face to face/remote clinics for patients on Tirzepatide
- Provide assessment, advice and support to patients in medical weight management
- Provide teaching to patients, families and other professionals
- Prescribe weight loss medications such as Tirzepatide
- Participate and initiate relevant research and audits for medical weight management
- Attend service meetings and MDT
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual that is patient focused and wants to support patients through the weight management service.
Main duties of the job
For main duties and responsibilities of the role please see a more thorough outline in the job description in the document attached.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
for the main duties and responsibilities for the role please see a full outline in the job description in the document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Evidence of study at masters level in relevant subjects/willingness to work towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
- Training within obesity/weight management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working in a senior nursing role
- Experience of working within the surgical speciality
- Experience of leading change
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of autonomous practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in weight management/obesity
- Experience of leading audits/research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Specialist Surgical Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in decision making
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent skills in patient assessment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of working within weight management/obesity
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Self motivated and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility/adaptability to meet the need of changing services
- Role model for advanced nursing
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rosie Malins
- Job title
- Clinical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01174140546
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