Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Lipids Department for an experienced nurse to undertake lipid activities in collaboration with stroke services.
The post holder will participate in the pilot project of Lipid Optimisation Pathway Following Hyper Acute Stroke (LOPHAS). They will need to assist the further development of the service and be responsible for running their own specialist lipid clinics alongside the lipid and stroke consultants.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is an excellent communicator, can work independently and autonomously, demonstrate resilience when working under pressure and can embrace teamwork.
Additionally, this post involves working across two sites (Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital) and is currently on a fixed contract of 12 months. Therefore, it might be suitable for an internal candidate on secondment.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake lipid clinic activities in collaboration with stroke services.
- To increase the proportion of acute stroke and Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) patients who are managed consistently with the acute Academic Health Science Network (AHSH) pathway to optimise their lipid lowering management.
- To provide specialist nurse advice and support for dyslipidaemia patients and take responsibility for their on-ongoing clinical management within both an outpatient and inpatient environment.
- To take responsibility for the nurse-led lipids services, including clinics, counselling, organising biochemical and genetic tests, as well as the provision of treatment.
- To deliver a high standard and evidence-based practice in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
- To offer professional support, clinical expertise, specialist knowledge and training to all those professionals who are involved in dyslipidaemia patients' care
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two year post registration experience in an acute care settingyear post registration experience in an acute care setting
- At least two year post registration experience in an acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous working experience in the field of lipids or cardiology.
- Previous working experience in a stroke unit
- Previous working experience in research and audit.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- IT literate with competence in Microsoft packages World and Excel
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge of current lipid lowering management pathways/guidelines.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two year post registration experience in an acute care settingyear post registration experience in an acute care setting
- At least two year post registration experience in an acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous working experience in the field of lipids or cardiology.
- Previous working experience in a stroke unit
- Previous working experience in research and audit.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- IT literate with competence in Microsoft packages World and Excel
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Knowledge of current lipid lowering management pathways/guidelines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
