Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a 12 month post to help shape the lipid service based at our Basildon Hospital site.
We are looking for a highly motivated person to join the lipid team as a specialist nurse caring for patients requiring innovative treatments for hypercholesterolaemia.
You will have a good knowledge of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and management of disorders of lipid management although further training can be provided.
You will also need to be organised, have good counselling skills and be IT literate.
Understanding of the challenges associated with inherited conditions would be advantageous.
You will be required to provide nurse led clinics and work closely with lead consultant and possible in the future , GP surgeries to optimises therapy.
Main duties of the job
- Committed to patient care and capable of carrying out patient assessment/evaluation in lipid management in an outpatient clinic
- The practitioner must be willing to work with the wider multidisciplinary team and appropriately liaise/refer onto secondary, tertiary, and primary care.
- To support the service, the practitioner will be responsible for developing and maintaining a database and supporting the participation in national and local audit especially the submission of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
- Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students
- Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care
- Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver direct expert nursing care/advice to patients within the lipid service and their families, working closely with the lead consultants across the sites.
- To carry out patient assessment, implement and evaluate the best course of action through the following activities: physical examination, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic consultation skills, requesting, monitoring, and analysing appropriate diagnostic and/or therapeutic investigation/treatment/care and pharmacology
- To work with the multidisciplinary team and liaise and refer on as necessary to appropriate health care professionals within secondary, tertiary, and primary care
- To lead the development and maintenance of a database of all treated patients and ensure outcomes feedback within the service and divisions.
- To participate in national and local audits and in particular lead on the submission of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia data.
- The post holder will be involved in Clinical Governance and the departmental strategic agenda for the delivery of lipid service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver direct expert nursing care/advice to patients within the lipid service and their families, working closely with the lead consultants across the sites.
- To carry out patient assessment, implement and evaluate the best course of action through the following activities: physical examination, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic consultation skills, requesting, monitoring, and analysing appropriate diagnostic and/or therapeutic investigation/treatment/care and pharmacology
- To work with the multidisciplinary team and liaise and refer on as necessary to appropriate health care professionals within secondary, tertiary, and primary care
- To lead the development and maintenance of a database of all treated patients and ensure outcomes feedback within the service and divisions.
- To participate in national and local audits and in particular lead on the submission of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia data.
- The post holder will be involved in Clinical Governance and the departmental strategic agenda for the delivery of lipid service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Post registration qualification in nursing
- Independent non- medical prescriber( or working towards it)
- Advanced clinical assessment
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or working towards in relevant subject
- Research Module
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad experience working within cardiology/lipids
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice
communication
Essential
Desirable
Trust values
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Post registration qualification in nursing
- Independent non- medical prescriber( or working towards it)
- Advanced clinical assessment
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or working towards in relevant subject
- Research Module
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad experience working within cardiology/lipids
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice
communication
Essential
Desirable
Trust values
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values
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).
