Job summary
This post is to work as a member of the Lipid multidisciplinary team by providing specialist knowledge, skills and advice to improve the standards of care for patients with hyperlipidaemia, as defined by national competencies and guidelines
You will assess, treat and support patients with hyperlipidaemia and agree a care plan/management strategy which will support patients, carers and healthcare teams to manage their conditions more effectively and liaise with and give advice to other members of the team and other healthcare professionals regarding the management of patients with lipid related problems, have knowledge of disease management pathways within secondary and primary care and refer on where appropriate
To support the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in the continued development of the lipid service, contribute towards the clinical supervision, training and education of patients, carers and healthcare professionals within primary and secondary care settings andbe part of a team implementing a family cascade, audit and diagnostic service for the identification and management of individuals with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
Main duties of the job
- To provide FH services, including clinics, counselling and organising biochemical and genetic tests, and provision of treatment under the guidance of the consultant team
- To deliver an evidence-based, NICE-approved specialist service to support primary care in the optimisation of target-driven lipid management for high risk CVD patients, which includes optimisation of statin therapy and the use of injectable PCSK9 inhibitor therapies
- To work with a wide range of healthcare professionals in primary care, cardiology, stroke medicine and vascular teams to optimise care of patients with hyperlipidaemia
- Support patients to achieve shared goals or outcomes
- Support FH patients and their families, providing expert advice and guidance on the management of this condition
- Showing compassion when dealing with distressing or emotional circumstances
About us
Why Work With Us
Our team prides ourselves on making a difference to the patients that we care for by providing evidence based best practice. This aim is achieved by being part of a supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, always striving to provide a high-quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mandatory registration
- Masters degree
- Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Understand primary care prescribing and concepts
- Problem solving, identify deviations from normal, refer to seniors
- Produce reports
- Influence/motivate/persuade compliance with recommendations
- Effective team member
- Accountability for delivery of expertise service provision
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and negotiating skills
- Plan, manage, monitor advise, review complex technical and interpersonal information
Desirable
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent prescriber with current knowledge of lipid pathways
- Experience of managing statin intolerance
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mandatory registration
- Masters degree
- Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Understand primary care prescribing and concepts
- Problem solving, identify deviations from normal, refer to seniors
- Produce reports
- Influence/motivate/persuade compliance with recommendations
- Effective team member
- Accountability for delivery of expertise service provision
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and negotiating skills
- Plan, manage, monitor advise, review complex technical and interpersonal information
Desirable
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent prescriber with current knowledge of lipid pathways
- Experience of managing statin intolerance
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).
