Advanced Practitioner - Lipids Service

Job Description Advanced Practitioner (AP) Lipids Service Department Primary Care / Cardiovascular Prevention Services Reports To Clinical Lead/ Head of Operations Location Hybrid onsite at Berkshire West practice sites and remote (as required) Hours Part-time, flexible, fixed term, self employed Rates £30-55 per hour This is a self-employed role (therefore individual will be responsible for paying their own Tax and National Insurance), however we will consider salaried for the position. Job Purpose The Advanced Practitioner (AP) will lead and support the end-to-end delivery of the Lipids Programme, focusing on the identification, assessment, treatment, prescribing, and ongoing management of patients requiring lipid optimisation. The postholder will independently manage patients within agreed clinical pathways and will support the initiation, prescribing, administration, monitoring, and ongoing management lipid lowering therapies in line with NICE guidance, local pathways, and national cardiovascular prevention priorities. The role will work collaboratively across primary care, neighbourhood teams, and wider healthcare partners to improve cardiovascular prevention outcomes and support proactive population health management. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring lipid optimisation interventions.

Identify and review patients with

o Hyperlipidaemia o Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) o Established cardiovascular disease (CVD) o Elevated cardiovascular risk Assist in the end-to-end lipid management pathway, including: o Patient identification o Clinical assessment o Risk stratification o Medication initiation and optimisation o Monitoring and follow-up o Ongoing patient review Independently prescribe lipid-lowering therapies in line with clinical competence and prescribing regulations. Initiate, prescribe, administer, and manage oral and injectable therapies in accordance with NICE guidance and locally agreed clinical pathways. Monitor treatment response, safety, adherence, and clinical outcomes. Interpret pathology results and other relevant investigations to support clinical decision-making. Escalate or refer complex patients appropriately where specialist input is required. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records. Patient Education & Prevention Provide advanced clinical advice and education relating to: Cholesterol management Cardiovascular disease prevention Lifestyle modification Diet, exercise, and smoking cessation Medication adherence and treatment options Promote shared decision-making and personalised care planning. Support patients to improve understanding of cardiovascular risk and treatment benefits. Service Delivery & Leadership Support the development and implementation of the Lipids programme across participating practices and neighbourhood teams. Contribute to pathway development, clinical governance, and service improvement initiatives. Participate in MDT meetings and collaborative working across primary and secondary care. Support audit, data collection, and pilot evaluation activities. Act as a clinical resource for lipid management within the wider multidisciplinary team. Person Specification Essential Criteria Registered healthcare professional with current professional registration. Independent & Supplementary Prescriber qualification. Working to MSc level or above with advanced practice modules Demonstrable experience in primary care, cardiovascular disease prevention, and long-term condition management. Experience managing lipid-lowering therapies and cardiovascular risk. Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to lipid management. Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Strong communication and patient engagement skills. Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Criteria Experience leading or supporting programmes or service transformation projects. Experience in injectable therapy administration. Knowledge of population health management approaches. Experience undertaking clinical audit and quality improvement work. Key Skills & Competencies Advanced clinical assessment skills Independent prescribing capability Care pathway coordination Clinical leadership Collaborative multidisciplinary working Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Commitment to prevention and reducing health inequalities Terms of Appointment Fixed-term role subject to funding review. Enhanced DBS check required. Compliance with all professional, clinical governance, and organisational standards required. Values &

Behaviours The postholder will demonstrate

Compassionate, patient-centred care Professional accountability Collaborative working Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement Focus on prevention and population health outcomes