Obesity nurse specialist

Why Oviva?

Our goal is a healthier future for everyone. That's why we help people with weight-related illnesses through the most accessible and effective therapy. We offer digital programmes designed to support people with weight-related conditions, including obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. While weight loss is the main goal for many of the people we support, our approach isn't just about the numbers on the scales – it's about improving your health, self-confidence, and quality of life. Our proven strategy has helped us become award-winning and the largest digital health provider treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within the healthcare systems to give people access to the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding across Europe, including the UK, Switzerland, Germany and now Poland. You will be joining an organization that has treated almost 1 million people to date and is continuing to scale up.

The Role

Oviva is seeking a highly motivated and patient-centred independent non-medical prescriber with a strong interest in supporting individuals with obesity to join our Specialist Weight Management Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our expanding team, with the potential to transition to a permanent position if the service continues to grow as anticipated. You will Act as an independent prescriber within the Tier 3 services to initiate and manage novel injectable obesity treatments, including Wegovy.

Oviva is committed to your professional development. While prior experience with GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is preferable, we will provide comprehensive training and ongoing supervision to ensure you develop the necessary competencies for safe and effective GLP1-RA prescribing and management. This includes training on clinical obesity management and the medications themselves. With success in this role, you could pursue further development opportunities within Oviva.

Job requirements

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC
• Full eligibility to live/ work in the UK
• Independent Prescriber qualification with a minimum of 1 years experience
• Maintenance of registration with the appropriate governing body
• Ability to demonstrate resilience in challenging situations
• Self-driven and capable of working autonomously
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Relevant experience of carrying out remote assessments
• Good knowledge of research and developments relevant to the field of Obesity
• Experience of prescribing and titrating Glp-1 Ra medications

Job responsibilities

• Utilise a digital platform to efficiently and thoroughly assess patient eligibility and suitability for GLP-1 RA therapy, adhering to national and local guidelines
• Maintain accurate records, audits and tracker within expected time frames and adhere to professional codes
• Effectively manage your caseload and time to achieve optimal clinical effectiveness while prioritising patient safety. Response to urgent clinical matters as needed and know when to signpost or escalate if beyond your own scope.
• Work closely with the administrative and dietetic teams to ensure a smooth patient journey - from onboarding to discharge.
• Liaise with our primary care colleagues as needed
• Provide cross cover for other programmes, such as t2DR and/or other tasks within Tier 3 as needed
• Keep up to date with prescribing requirements to maintain Independent Prescriber rights
• A flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges

Job benefits

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionizing healthcare
• Exciting and rewarding role in the high-growth environment
• Training and development opportunities, with a personal learning allowance
• We embrace flexibility & remote working
• We provide a home working allowance to enable you to set up your workspace in a way which suits you
• Competitive Salary & company pension
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & adoption leave

Having a culture that people want to work in, is very important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We put the patient first, We empower our teams, We make it happen

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek out candidates who bring a unique perspective to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We're Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer

Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming digital healthcare. Apply today!