Children's Specialist Nurse CEW (Children with Excessive Weight)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Specialist Nurse to support children and young people living with obesity. This role involves clinical assessments, medication management, and health education. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe care for patients. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification and experience working with children. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to children and young people.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing support for children accessing the service.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver patient-focused care.
• Deliver education and training to patients and families.
• Monitor and review patient conditions for continuity of care.
• Evaluate nursing practice within the service.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Clinical assessments

Medication management

Health education

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Weight Management Service for a Specialist Nurse (12 months maternity cover). This role focuses on supporting children and young people living with obesity through clinical assessments, medication management, and health education. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) – including medical staff, dietitians, psychologists, and administrative colleagues – to coordinate patient care and ensure safe, effective treatment pathways.

• Provide specialist nursing support to ensure high-quality care for children accessing the service, in line with unit protocols, Trust policies, and clinical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver patient-focused care and initiate appropriate treatment plans for children and their families in a variety of settings.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider multi-professional team within the Children's Weight Management (CEW) Service.
• Deliver specialist education, training, and information to children, young people, and their families to support understanding and self-management.
• Work with the MDT to monitor and review patient conditions, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
• Take responsibility for the ongoing development and evaluation of nursing practice within the service.

Strategy and Goals

• High-quality care for all
• Being a great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

Values

• Compassionate
• Proud
• Inclusive
• One team

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