Obesity Specialist Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Obesity Specialist Practitioner at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time role involves managing complex obesity and diabetes, providing high-quality clinical care, and working within a multidisciplinary team to shape obesity pathways across South East London.

Qualifications

• Act as a highly specialised practitioner for diabetes and obesity management.
• Develop and evaluate specialist services with multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and prescribe for patients with diabetes and obesity.
• Lead clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
• Develop policies and guidelines for clinical practice.

Skills

Autonomous Practitioner

Clinical Audits

Person-Centered Care

Education

Diabetes/Obesity Specialist Nurse

Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a progressive role supporting adult obesity services at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a full-time, dynamic Band 7 Obesity Specialist Practitioner (Diabetes/Obesity Specialist Nurse or Clinical Pharmacist) to join our team and help shape obesity pathways across South East London.

The role involves acting as an autonomous practitioner in the management of complex obesity and diabetes across outpatient and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with doctors, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and physiotherapists. The post will require onsite working Monday to Friday with potential cross-site duties in the community. The evolving landscape of obesity care is exciting and offers opportunities for innovative approaches.

Main duties of the job

1. The primary function of the role is to act as a highly specialised practitioner working autonomously to assess, treat, and prescribe for patients with diabetes and advise non-specialist practitioners on obesity management plans as required.
2. In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will develop, implement, and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will act as a lead specialist and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing advice, education, and support to healthcare professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
3. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research, and standards of care within the service, including developing policies, protocols, and guidelines, and collaborating with colleagues on service developments. They will ensure the safety and well-being of service users, promoting dignity and human rights through person-centered care principles.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals—Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield—along with community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest and most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist services including heart and lung, cancer, and renal care, as well as local hospital and community services for Lambeth and Southwark.

As part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, integrating clinical services, teaching, and research. We host a National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centre and dedicated clinical research facilities.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per year, inclusive of HCA

Contract: Fixed-term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-NM12888

Job locations: Guys and St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH