Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Haemostasis and Thrombosis Department at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The H&T Senior Staff Nurse post is a dynamic role, which encompasses the supervision of the department on a day to day basis and direct patient contact in both the Anticoagulation Clinic and the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, with working hours of Monday-Friday , 37.5 hrs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and prioritising care ideally within a Haematology, Outpatient or Cardiology setting. There is the opportunity to apply for flexible working in this role. As a dedicated Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and an award winning anticoagulation and thrombosis department, you will have access to clinical experts that are happy and willing to support you with your career journey in our department.
Clinical responsibilities include delivering the smooth day to day running of the service, triaging via a nurse led telephone advisory service, ensuring the highest possible standard of patient care across our outpatient areas and supporting inpatient wards to deliver specialist treatments.
Closing date: 18 February 2024
Interview date: 29 February 2024 (TBC)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning and providing specialist nursing advice for patients that require warfarin dosing, the creation of haemostasis surgical bridging plans, supporting inpatient areas to provide specialist advice, working as a key member of the MDT and triaging patients via the haemophilia and anticoagulation call centre.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve .
The Haemophilia and Thrombosis team is a dynamic and friendly team.We also run a monthly book club as part of a staff wellbeing initiative. The books are kindly donated by authors for the team to read.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior staff role in Haemostasis and Thrombosis includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for providing specialist support for haemophilia and anticoagulation patients. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior staff role in Haemostasis and Thrombosis includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for providing specialist support for haemophilia and anticoagulation patients. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details*
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Knowledge/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or Relevent professional qualification.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Knowledge/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or Relevent professional qualification.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
