Job Description

Stockport Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated nurse to join their Endocrine Service. The succesful candidate will be responsible for delivery of patient services for the lipid clinic including patient follow up, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) patient review and management, Lipid related advice and guidance, educational support to primary care providers of Lipidaemia conditions in the community.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse will be responsible for assisting the Lead Consultant in the management of patients attending the Lipid clinic, advice and guidance related to the service and the education of healthcare colleagues in the treatment of patients with lipid disorders.
The Specialist Nurse will provide:
o Information on lipid disorders
o Information on related genetics of known lipid disorders
o Genetic counselling
o General advice on management of cardiovascular risk factors
o General support not only for the patient but for their family as well
The above would empower the patient, with the patient having increased knowledge about their condition enabling them to make informed choices about their care. Increased patient participation will lead to increased compliance with the regime agreed between clinician and patient, showing the benefit of shared care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7607390
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Gove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development of a service for a targeted patient population.
The postholder will provide a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for patients which is scientifically and diagnostically up to date as well as caring in its approach
The postholder will provide a high quality, cascade testing service for the families of index patients identified from within the targeted population
The postholder will support the management of information and service outcomes through utilisation of agreed clinical systems and processes for patients and families where cascade testing is undertaken
The postholder will utilise clinical information systems to record relevant information such as blood pressure, diabetes and smoking history
The postholder will ensure that for those patients discharged back to primary care a database/patient clinical system is maintained to generate a reminder for FH annual reviews
The postholder will provide general advice in relation to cardiovascular disease to those discharged from the service back to Primary Care.
The postholder will demonstrate specialist knowledge of FH and its implications for developing CHD
The post holder will be expected to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families in relation to lipid disorders including FH
Work with Primary Care staff; Consultant Lipidologists; Physicians; Nurse Specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with lipid disorders
To initiate diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussion of complex information to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations
To provide patients with lipid and genetic testing results and to discuss/provide initial advice re the implications relating to CHD and the relevant treatment options
Undertake clinical physical patient assessment; provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options and prescribe medication as appropriate
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate professional initiative, independence and autonomy in the development of a service for a targeted patient population.
The postholder will provide a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for patients which is scientifically and diagnostically up to date as well as caring in its approach
The postholder will provide a high quality, cascade testing service for the families of index patients identified from within the targeted population
The postholder will support the management of information and service outcomes through utilisation of agreed clinical systems and processes for patients and families where cascade testing is undertaken
The postholder will utilise clinical information systems to record relevant information such as blood pressure, diabetes and smoking history
The postholder will ensure that for those patients discharged back to primary care a database/patient clinical system is maintained to generate a reminder for FH annual reviews
The postholder will provide general advice in relation to cardiovascular disease to those discharged from the service back to Primary Care.
The postholder will demonstrate specialist knowledge of FH and its implications for developing CHD
The post holder will be expected to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families in relation to lipid disorders including FH
Work with Primary Care staff; Consultant Lipidologists; Physicians; Nurse Specialists and other related professionals to develop high levels of care for patients with lipid disorders
To initiate diagnostic testing for FH using genetic and biochemical tests. This will involve discussion of complex information to inform and counsel individuals on the significance of such investigations
To provide patients with lipid and genetic testing results and to discuss/provide initial advice re the implications relating to CHD and the relevant treatment options
Undertake clinical physical patient assessment; provide further specialist advice and education re treatment options and prescribe medication as appropriate
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
• Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience within the field of Lipid disorder &/or CHD

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of treatments for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and nursing practice
• Experience of providing advice and training to GP's and other healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent organisation skills
• 5 years post registration experience in cardiology / lipidology

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate a lead role in service development or managing change

Work related circumstances
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
• Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience within the field of Lipid disorder &/or CHD

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of treatments for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and nursing practice
• Experience of providing advice and training to GP's and other healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent organisation skills
• 5 years post registration experience in cardiology / lipidology

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate a lead role in service development or managing change

Work related circumstances
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Skills Required