Lipids Clinical Nurse Specialist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,471 - £50,364 pa inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, W12 0HS |
| Company: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6221855/290-WCCS-1310 |
Summary
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Lipids Department for an experienced nurse to undertake lipid activities in collaboration with stroke services.
The post holder will participate in the pilot project of Lipid Optimisation Pathway Following Hyper Acute Stroke (LOPHAS). They will need to assist the further development of the service and be responsible for running their own specialist lipid clinics alongside the lipid and stroke consultants.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is an excellent communicator, can work independently and autonomously, demonstrate resilience when working under pressure and can embrace teamwork.
Additionally, this post involves working across two sites (Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital) and is currently on a fixed contract of 12 months. Therefore, it might be suitable for an internal candidate on secondment.
• To provide specialist nurse advice and support for dyslipidaemia patients and take responsibility for their on-ongoing clinical management within both an outpatient and inpatient environment
• To take responsibility for the nurse-led lipids services, including clinics, counselling, organising biochemical and genetic tests, as well as the provision of treatment
• To deliver a high standard and evidence-based practice in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets
• To offer professional support, clinical expertise, specialist knowledge and training to all those professionals who are involved in dyslipidaemia patients’ care
• To participate in the development of the lipids service both locally and nationally
• To act as a deputy in the absence of the senior Lipid CNS in the management of their clinical speciality.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024