Rate My Professor Ian Jones

Professor Ian Jones serves as Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing, Director of the School of Nursing and Advanced Practice, and Associate Dean for Research within the Faculty of Health at Liverpool John Moores University. A registered nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience in cardiac care, he completed a PhD examining the clinical outcomes of cardiac patients. His academic career at Liverpool John Moores University includes significant leadership in research and education, highlighted by his 2017 professorial lecture on cardiovascular care and football. Jones has authored more than 83 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating over 1,105 citations according to ResearchGate, with notable works including "Nurse staffing and healthcare outcomes in cardiovascular disease" (2017, cited by 438), "Supermarket/hypermarket opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation (SHOPS-AF)" (2024), "The changes in health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation" (2025), and "Global perspectives on heart disease rehabilitation and secondary prevention" (2023). His research portfolio encompasses cardiac rehabilitation, physical activity post-myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation screening innovations such as sensors in supermarket trolleys and sports-branded checks, multimorbidity in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, heart failure management, and integrated care approaches.

Professor Jones played a pivotal role in founding the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, a multidisciplinary entity advancing high-quality cardiovascular research through multi-stakeholder collaboration. He has managed numerous funded projects targeting the needs of cardiac patients and carers, end-of-life care for heart failure patients, and user perspectives on cardiac nursing services. In professional leadership, he is a former President of the British Association for Nursing in Cardiovascular Care, a Council member of the British Cardiovascular Society, and holds Nurse Fellow status with the European Society of Cardiology. Jones contributes to the field as an editorial board member for Heart & Lung and delivers invited presentations at international conferences. Additionally, he has provided advanced care planning training to NHS staff and contributed to studies on COVID-19 impacts on cardiovascular health and decision-making during the pandemic. His work influences clinical practice, policy, and public health screening initiatives.