Job summary
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The post holder will be required to travel across Cheshire and Merseyside to deliver the service to patients in their local area. The postholder will support the development, and lead on the day to day running of the CVD prevention service. They will manage the caseload referred to the service, monitor and improve standards of care through, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service.

The successful candidates will have continuing support and mentorship and there will be a strong emphasis on personal development, mentorship, education and support.

Main duties of the job
Clinical practice

• Responsibility for assessment, planning, and developing an individualized management plan of care for patients within the CVD Prevention service, recommending these to patients GP
• Clinically assess patients referred with incidental findings or multiple risk factors of CVD in a community clinic setting.
• Refer patients for further investigation, with the support of the MDT and manage the patient though the service.
• Educate patients and their families about their condition.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to discuss patient care pathways
• Liaise with the adult Familial Hypercholesterolemia / Diabetes and other specialist teams across the ICB region to provide a pathway for raising awareness
• Work with primary care staff, regional consultants, physicians, nurse specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients at risk of CVD
• Actively engage with patients to obtain feedback from patient and family experience
• Undertake opportunistic diagnostic testing for the public and certain sectors using point of care testing. This will involve discussing information to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations both for the individual and their family members and relay information to the relevant healthcare professions
• Provide advice and written information as required in response to clinic appointments.

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 responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated cardiovascular disease healthcare practitioner to join our Strategic Partnerships team, working with the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (CVD-P) Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive assessment for patients identified with increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. They will be responsible for the management and care of patients at risk of CVD including making observations of the patients physical presentation, such as blood pressure, heart rate, body mass index, point of care testing, psychological and emotional state during any reviews and report back to the clinical team. They will ensure that a high standard of patient care is provided, and that the principles of evidence based practice and best value are integral to practice and the core business objectives, in improving services for users in line with the patients vision.

You will need a positive outlook, with a desire to deliver quality service in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who has a flexible approach with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. There is a requirements to travel around Merseyside and Cheshire area to provide clinics in the community.

The successful candidate will be expected to communicate with a wide range of people, from patients and their families, other health care professionals and external agencies.

Support from the Consultant and the Clinical Business Manager for will be given to develop your clinical skills.

Full details of the position are outlined in the attached job description and person specification.

This post is 37.5 hours permanent.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Professional qualification
• Clinical / physical examination or clinical history taking qualification (or willing to complete the course in the first 2 months in post)
• At least 2 experience within CVD speciality
• Degree level education or working towards or equivalent
• Evidence of commitment to continued professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• On Professional register or working towards

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of development and treatments for cardiovascular risk factors
• Evidence of research and audit skills
• Experience of providing advice and training to GP's and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Understanding of the Data Protection Act
• Counselling/motivational interviewing skills

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with databases and word processing, use of VDU's and digital technologies

Desirable

• Ability to manage change
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Outpatient clinic experience
• Experience of using clinical systems especially EMIS

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time
• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Ability to relate well with patients, clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to manage sensitive issues

Other
Essential

• Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the community

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.
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