Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Lipid Nurse specialist to join the Endocrine and chemical pathology team.
The clinical Nurse specialist will join the team in the provision of management and delivery of the Lipid disorders clinic and management of those patients that have a genetic cause; working closely with the Consultant, pharmacist and other clinical colleagues. The post holder will be accountable to the Supervising Consultant.
The post holder will deliver follow up appointments for patients, manage and maintain the familial hypercholesterolaemia patient database and provide educational support to clinicians and patients in relation to lipid disorders.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse will be responsible for assisting the Lead Consultant in the management of patients attending the Lipid clinic, advice and guidance related to the service and the education of healthcare colleagues in the treatment of patients with lipid disorders.
The Specialist Nurse will provide:
Information on lipid disorders
Information on related genetics of known lipid disorders
Genetic counselling
General advice on management of cardiovascular risk factors
General support not only for the patient but for their family as well
The above would empower the patient, with the patient having increased knowledge about their condition enabling them to make informed choices about their care. Increased patient participation will lead to increased compliance with the regime agreed between clinician and patient, showing the benefit of shared care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development of a service for a targeted patient population.
- The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for patients which is scientifically and diagnostically up to date as well as caring in its approach
- The post holder will provide a high quality, cascade testing service for the families of index patients identified from within the targeted population
- The postholder will support the management of information and service outcomes through utilisation of agreed clinical systems and processes for patients and families where cascade testing is undertaken
- The post holder will utilise clinical information systems to record relevant information such as blood pressure, diabetes and smoking history
- The post holder will ensure that for those patients discharged back to primary care a database/patient clinical system is maintained to generate a reminder for FH annual reviews
- The post holder will provide general advice in relation to cardiovascular disease to those discharged from the service back to Primary Care.
- The postholder will demonstrate specialist knowledge of FH and its implications for developing CHD
- The post holder will be expected to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families in relation to lipid disorders including FH
- Work with Primary Care staff; Consultant Lipidologists; Physicians; Nurse Specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with lipid disorders
- To initiate diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussion of complex information to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations
- To provide patients with lipid and genetic testing results and to discuss/provide initial advice re the implications relating to CHD and the relevant treatment options
- Undertake clinical physical patient assessment; provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options and prescribe medication as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development of a service for a targeted patient population.
- The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for patients which is scientifically and diagnostically up to date as well as caring in its approach
- The post holder will provide a high quality, cascade testing service for the families of index patients identified from within the targeted population
- The postholder will support the management of information and service outcomes through utilisation of agreed clinical systems and processes for patients and families where cascade testing is undertaken
- The post holder will utilise clinical information systems to record relevant information such as blood pressure, diabetes and smoking history
- The post holder will ensure that for those patients discharged back to primary care a database/patient clinical system is maintained to generate a reminder for FH annual reviews
- The post holder will provide general advice in relation to cardiovascular disease to those discharged from the service back to Primary Care.
- The postholder will demonstrate specialist knowledge of FH and its implications for developing CHD
- The post holder will be expected to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families in relation to lipid disorders including FH
- Work with Primary Care staff; Consultant Lipidologists; Physicians; Nurse Specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with lipid disorders
- To initiate diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussion of complex information to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations
- To provide patients with lipid and genetic testing results and to discuss/provide initial advice re the implications relating to CHD and the relevant treatment options
- Undertake clinical physical patient assessment; provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options and prescribe medication as appropriate
Person Specification
education and Qualifications
Essential
- full and current NMC PIN
- Significant experience within the field of Lipid disorder &/or CHD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification from NMC or equivalent
- evidence of studying at degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Lipidology or CHD
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communications skills e.g dealing with conflict and delivering significant news.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Ability to develop and deliver programmes of education and training
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of further learning
Person Specification
education and Qualifications
Essential
- full and current NMC PIN
- Significant experience within the field of Lipid disorder &/or CHD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification from NMC or equivalent
- evidence of studying at degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Lipidology or CHD
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communications skills e.g dealing with conflict and delivering significant news.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Ability to develop and deliver programmes of education and training
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of further learning
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).
