Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for Specialist Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) Nurses to join the Yorkshire & Humber Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service -- a dynamic, innovative, and region-wide nurse-led service dedicated to improving the diagnosis and management of adults and children with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and associated lipid disorders.
About the Service
The Yorkshire & Humber FH Service provides a comprehensive tertiary-level, nurse-led provision across the region. The service is hosted by York & Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the Lead Provider for a collaborative network that includes:
- Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Working closely with clinical leads at each of the four provider sites, our FH nurses deliver expert screening, treatment, and specialist advice to support patients and families living with FH across the region.
The post holder will be employed by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital with Hull as their base.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients referred into the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) pathway within their local provider site. They will deliver a nurse-led service to identify index cases and coordinate family screening for both adults and children. Working collaboratively with local and regional multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will contribute to all aspects of the FH service, including pathway delivery, service set-up, monitoring outcomes, quality improvement and producing reports for stakeholders.
They will demonstrate autonomy, professional leadership and initiative to drive ongoing service development. Using advanced clinical, educational and management skills, the post holder will ensure a seamless, patient-centred service across organisational and professional boundaries. They will actively engage with MDTs, primary care and national partners to support evidence-based practice, education, research and audit, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care for patients and families.
About us
For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Essential - evidenced by employement
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months Experience in FH
- Degree level education or demonstratable skills to this level
- Ability to manage clinic lists and review patients independently
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- FH Pediatric Trained
Demonstratable by evidence of courses etc..
Essential
- Strategic Clinical Networking Experience
Desirable
- Experience of setting up a service
- Continued professional development
Person Specification
Essential - evidenced by employement
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months Experience in FH
- Degree level education or demonstratable skills to this level
- Ability to manage clinic lists and review patients independently
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- FH Pediatric Trained
Demonstratable by evidence of courses etc..
Essential
- Strategic Clinical Networking Experience
Desirable
- Experience of setting up a service
- Continued professional development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
