Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with experience in genetics and/or cardiovascular disease, especially working with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients, to deliver FH service across Cheshire and Merseyside.
They will work in partnership with the Consultant Clinical, Lead FH Nurse, Innovation Agency and other key stakeholders and will be expected to demonstrate professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development of FH services across the locality. They will be part of a team developing and implementing a family cascade, audit and diagnostic service for the identification and management of individuals with FH and have responsibility for delivering clinics, counselling and organising biochemical and genetic tests, and provision of treatment.
They will be expected to manage and deliver expert clinical practice, providing specialist advice and support to those patients and families with suspected FH
There will be an expectation that they will work with primary care staff, consultant physicians, consultant nurse, nurse specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with FH.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality and efficient care for patients, demonstrating professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development and maintenance of FH services across the locality.
They will undertake diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussing complex information in order to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations both for the individual and their family members.
Either within multidisciplinary clinic or/and nurse led clinic the nurse will undertake clinical physical patients' assessment, provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options, prescribe medication as appropriate.
Work with primary care staff, consultant physicians, nurse specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with FH.
To provide professional support, clinical expertise and specialist knowledge and training to all those professionals involved in providing care to patients with FH.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
CLINICAL
1. Deliver high quality and efficient care for patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Provide direct and indirect patient care to a specific group of patients.
- To undertake diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussing complex information in order to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations both for the individual and their family members.
- Provide information, education and support for patients in the diagnosis and follow-up of their condition.
- Either within multidisciplinary clinic or/and nurse led clinic the nurse will undertake clinical physical patients assessment, provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options, prescribe medication as appropriate.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team in developing the use of new and emerging therapies for patients with FH.
- Cannulate and undertake blood sampling from the specific group of patients.
- To act as an advocate for patients and families, acting in the patients best interests at all times.
- To use the FH project software to record information for family cascade testing, as directed by the project manager.
- Liaise with primary services including GPs, community nurses, and health visitors to improve communications.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the genetic database for patients is kept current and updated according to protocols.
- Deal with complex situations as they arise. Able to analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk and care.
- Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Comply with all requirements of data protection in the NHS
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
1. Work alongside local and national networks and partnerships promoting and disseminating evidence of service development.
- Liaise with other health organisations directly and attend national meetings to ensure that all new developments in the field are implemented in a timely fashion within the service.
- Work in partnership across the primary and secondary sectors to identify ways of improving services using integrated care pathways and educational packages as appropriate.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain effective relations and communication networks with internal and external agencies.
- In collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team, develop and review of FH procedures, standards and practices.
- Initiation and implementation of change where necessary, including supporting primary care with running searches and making appropriate referrals.
- Assess and manage risks associated with health and safety issues.
- Participates in the review of complaints and clinical incidents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
CLINICAL
1. Deliver high quality and efficient care for patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Provide direct and indirect patient care to a specific group of patients.
- To undertake diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussing complex information in order to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations both for the individual and their family members.
- Provide information, education and support for patients in the diagnosis and follow-up of their condition.
- Either within multidisciplinary clinic or/and nurse led clinic the nurse will undertake clinical physical patients assessment, provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options, prescribe medication as appropriate.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team in developing the use of new and emerging therapies for patients with FH.
- Cannulate and undertake blood sampling from the specific group of patients.
- To act as an advocate for patients and families, acting in the patients best interests at all times.
- To use the FH project software to record information for family cascade testing, as directed by the project manager.
- Liaise with primary services including GPs, community nurses, and health visitors to improve communications.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the genetic database for patients is kept current and updated according to protocols.
- Deal with complex situations as they arise. Able to analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk and care.
- Provide specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Comply with all requirements of data protection in the NHS
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
1. Work alongside local and national networks and partnerships promoting and disseminating evidence of service development.
- Liaise with other health organisations directly and attend national meetings to ensure that all new developments in the field are implemented in a timely fashion within the service.
- Work in partnership across the primary and secondary sectors to identify ways of improving services using integrated care pathways and educational packages as appropriate.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain effective relations and communication networks with internal and external agencies.
- In collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team, develop and review of FH procedures, standards and practices.
- Initiation and implementation of change where necessary, including supporting primary care with running searches and making appropriate referrals.
- Assess and manage risks associated with health and safety issues.
- Participates in the review of complaints and clinical incidents.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
- Masters qualification or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Commitment to developing clinical practice
- Maintain their personal and organisational development
- IT literate with competence in Microsoft packages Word and Excel
Desirable
- Ability to provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- previous experience working in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent teaching skills
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting
- Paediatric experience
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable and flexible, adaptive, creative
- Demonstrates confidence & motivation
- Seeks guidance when appropriate
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insured appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
- Masters qualification or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Commitment to developing clinical practice
- Maintain their personal and organisational development
- IT literate with competence in Microsoft packages Word and Excel
Desirable
- Ability to provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- previous experience working in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent teaching skills
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting
- Paediatric experience
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable and flexible, adaptive, creative
- Demonstrates confidence & motivation
- Seeks guidance when appropriate
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insured appropriately
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).
