Job summary Exciting opportunity to be a part of a Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) testing programme in Buckinghamshire, conducted by the Consultant Lipid clinic in collaboration with BOB-ICB and West Midlands FH services. This is a part-time Band 7 nursing position, 1-2 days/week commencing April 2025 to help the Consultant Lipid Clinic for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) case finding.Training will be provided and the post will be initially a fixed-term for 12 months. Previous Lipid clinic and clinical experience around Familial hypercholesterolaemia is valuable. If you have been working in Cardiology, Stroke or Vascular units, this would be an additional plus point to this post. Part-time working pattern is0.4 WTE AFC Band 7 lipid nurse from 1 st April 2025 - 31 st March 2026. This post is part of a regional initiative in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, West Berkshire Integrated Care Board (BOB-ICB), supported by the East Midlands Clinical Networks, for the provision of care to those with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and their families in Buckinghamshire. This is a 12-month funded project by the BOB-ICB to identify the patients indicated to have familial hypercholesterolaemia in the Buckinghamshire County. Main duties of the job Please see the Job Description for full duties This post holder will work closely with the Lipid Clinic Consultants to provide professional clinical service management expertise to develop the Bucks FH service. The post holder will collaborate with region-wide stakeholders to develop and set up the Bucks FH service ensuring that process put in place are robust, safe and provide a high-quality service to patients and achieve the objectives of the Bucks FH service. 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Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS7038262 Job locations Buckinghamshire NHS Hospital Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Nurse educated to degree level or willingness to undertake (desirable - research module/masters degree) Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching qualification Advanced clinical assessment Desirable Post registration qualification in specialty Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake EXPERIENCE Essential Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching Desirable Significant relevant experience in the specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills (desirable: liaison with primary care to develop pathways and identify FH patients) Experience of initiating change SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Good verbal and written communication skills (desirable: advanced communication skills/advanced IT skills) Capable of working as an integral member of a small team Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues' needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management Effective interpersonal skills Ability to lead developments in practice Commitment to multidisciplinary working Understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Leadership skills Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills Ability to quickly appraise the situation and act accordingly Understanding of evidence-based practice (desirable: Injectable lipid lowering therapies - PCSK9i and Inclisiran pathways, initiation and follow up) (desirable: FH genetic testing) Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to Trust Values Willing to travel to community to support education/development Development pathway Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Nurse educated to degree level or willingness to undertake (desirable - research module/masters degree) Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching qualification Advanced clinical assessment Desirable Post registration qualification in specialty Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake EXPERIENCE Essential Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching Desirable Significant relevant experience in the specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills (desirable: liaison with primary care to develop pathways and identify FH patients) Experience of initiating change SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Good verbal and written communication skills (desirable: advanced communication skills/advanced IT skills) Capable of working as an integral member of a small team Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues' needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management Effective interpersonal skills Ability to lead developments in practice Commitment to multidisciplinary working Understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Leadership skills Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills Ability to quickly appraise the situation and act accordingly Understanding of evidence-based practice (desirable: Injectable lipid lowering therapies - PCSK9i and Inclisiran pathways, initiation and follow up) (desirable: FH genetic testing) Understanding of patient pathways, its complexities and how to support the patient through this SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to Trust Values Willing to travel to community to support education/development Development pathway 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Buckinghamshire NHS Hospital Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)