James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

A post has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join our small Anticoagulation Specialist team. It is an exciting opportunity for an independent nurse prescriber to join our nurse team working part time (33.5 hours per week). This role includes the requirement to work some weekends and bank holidays.

We value teamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment. We are looking for an NMC registered independent prescriber with experience in anticoagulation therapy preferred but not essential as you will be supported with training and education.*Consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold a non-medical prescriber qualification but have appropriate experience, this will be supported by an Annex 21 contract, with a view to complete the non-medical prescribing course*.

Main duties of the job

This is a key role carrying a level of responsibility along with a demanding workload and great opportunity. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide a Nurse Led Anticoagulation Service offering advice and expertise within the area of anticoagulation.
  • To provide a prescribing and advisory service for all oral and parenteral anticoagulants for inpatients and outpatients.
  • To provide advice on all areas of anticoagulation therapy to colleagues and clients.
  • To provide advice on all areas of Thromboprophylaxis to colleagues within the Trust.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

177-EMER-7502592

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Degree or diploma in nursing

Desirable

  • Management/team leading qualification
  • Holds independent nurse prescriber certificate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Experience in nurse led clinics

Desirable

  • Experience in Anticoagulation dosing
  • Management experience and/or experience of leading a team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Broad knowledge base
  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
  • Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
  • Good interpersonal skills which engender effective working relationships with staff
  • Accurate document presentation and attention to detail with good IT skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Degree or diploma in nursing

Desirable

  • Management/team leading qualification
  • Holds independent nurse prescriber certificate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Experience in nurse led clinics

Desirable

  • Experience in Anticoagulation dosing
  • Management experience and/or experience of leading a team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Broad knowledge base
  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
  • Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
  • Good interpersonal skills which engender effective working relationships with staff
  • Accurate document presentation and attention to detail with good IT skills

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.

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.

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Nurse

Fay Harvey

fay.harvey@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453638

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

177-EMER-7502592

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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