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The Role

We are looking for an Obesity Specialist Nurse to support our Specialist Weight Management Service. In this role, you will provide telephone support to patients who have questions or concerns about their medication whilst on the service. You will offer guidance on medication adherence, managing side effects, and optimising treatment outcomes.

As part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in assessing patients’ progress, addressing clinical concerns, and supporting their engagement with treatment plans. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored advice to patients on the safe and effective use of their prescribed medication.
• Helping patients manage side effects to improve adherence and overall treatment outcomes.
• Assessing patient concerns and escalating any clinical risks to the MDT as appropriate.
• Keeping accurate records of patient interactions and updating clinical notes accordingly.
• Feeding back relevant information to the MDT to support collaborative decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in an innovative specialist weight management alongside an existing nursing role.

About the Service

This is a non-consultant-led Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service. The MDT includes dietitians, psychologists, doctors, nurses, and independent prescribers, working together to provide holistic, evidence-based care. The majority of patients will engage with digital interventions, with approximately 80% expected to be prescribed GLP-1 RA medication.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct telephone consultations with patients who request additional support from a nurse during allocated time slots.
• Listen actively to patients, understand their concerns, and provide appropriate advice or guidance.
• Document key insights and actions from consultations to ensure accurate records are maintained, and enable effective communication with the MDT.
• Escalate any issues requiring further intervention to the MDT as needed.
• Share relevant patient insights asynchronously with the MDT or attend specific MDT discussions when required.