Job summary
The Senior Anticoagulant Nurse Specialist will lead the nurse-led anticoagulation service in collaboration with the Consultant Haematologists.
The service provided will cover the fast track DVT service
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 26th February 2024
Main duties of the job
As the successful post holder, you will:
- act as a resource by providing information, advice and guidance on anticoagulation for patients, their carers/relatives and other health professionals.
- co-ordinate the management of the clinical caseload and will link closely with the primary care team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care through all health care settings.
- co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of specialist education and training programmes for junior doctors, nursing staff and students in the Trust and for GP surgery staff.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP
- In conjunction with the oncology/haematology matron lead the provision and development of the anticoagulation nursing service, providing vision and direction and ensuring a high-quality patient-centred focus.
- In conjunction with the oncology/haematology -matron, lead and manage the anticoagulation nurse specialists in delivering clinically effective, high quality patient centred care; maximising the potential of team members and creating opportunities for staff to work effectively.
CLINICAL
- To lead in the effective management and delivery of the nurse-led anticoagulation service as outlined above, working to Trust protocols, guidelines, non-medical prescribing, and patient group directions (PGDs).
- To manage and co-ordinate the assessment and diagnosis of patients referred to the service by assessing, planning, implementing and co-ordinating their care, including prescribing anticoagulants or supply and administer under PGD or drug protocol according to Trust protocols.
- To lead in the development of the service to meet the needs of the patient groups in line with best practice, evidence based nursing and national standards for anticoagulation practice.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP
- In conjunction with the oncology/haematology matron lead the provision and development of the anticoagulation nursing service, providing vision and direction and ensuring a high-quality patient-centred focus.
- In conjunction with the oncology/haematology -matron, lead and manage the anticoagulation nurse specialists in delivering clinically effective, high quality patient centred care; maximising the potential of team members and creating opportunities for staff to work effectively.
CLINICAL
- To lead in the effective management and delivery of the nurse-led anticoagulation service as outlined above, working to Trust protocols, guidelines, non-medical prescribing, and patient group directions (PGDs).
- To manage and co-ordinate the assessment and diagnosis of patients referred to the service by assessing, planning, implementing and co-ordinating their care, including prescribing anticoagulants or supply and administer under PGD or drug protocol according to Trust protocols.
- To lead in the development of the service to meet the needs of the patient groups in line with best practice, evidence based nursing and national standards for anticoagulation practice.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Relevant post-registration qualification e.g., Anticoagulation nursing course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with at least two years at Band 6
- Team working (intra/interdepartmental)
- Research awareness
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Innovative/adaptable to change
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Relevant post-registration qualification e.g., Anticoagulation nursing course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with at least two years at Band 6
- Team working (intra/interdepartmental)
- Research awareness
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Innovative/adaptable to change
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
