University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Deputy Lead Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

Working closely with the Lead Nurse for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Services you will be able to deputise, as required, to ensure the operational maintenance and strategic leadership for the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation services across the Trust.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

Provide empowering, engaging and inclusive nurse leadership for the thrombosis and anticoagulation nursing team, inclusive of all other healthcare professionals and professional bodies in the management of patients undergoing treatment within this specialism
Lead and manage the nurse-led outpatient clinic and act as an expert resource and advisor to other health care professionals whilst being actively involved in the development and training of the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation nurses.
Provide up to date, evidence based, clinical Thrombosis and Anticoagulation advice and guidance to all service users and stakeholders within your specialist area. Prescribe within your specialist field as required for your patient cohort.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7578208-OCT25

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead in responsibility for the day-to-day system management of the Trust Dawn Anticoagulant computerised dosing system and manage software changes expertly, mitigating any risks to service users.
Maintain patient safety whilst balancing changing operational service and Trust demands in a developing and fast paced expert clinical service.
Actively engage and lead in inspirational, transformative and innovative ways of working that reflect developing service needs and one aligned UHSussex Trust vision for anticoagulation and thrombosis service users care
Work collaboratively with service leads and colleagues to establish clear and effective service guidelines and policies, whilst ensuring quality patient care is maintained at all times.
Work collaboratively with Haematology and Thrombosis Consultants to establish and maintain timely and effective weekly multidisciplinary meetings
Ensure high standards of patient care at all times, challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practice, in accordance with NMC Professional Code (2015)
Ensure local plans support all clinical quality external accreditation, for example Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards, Commissioning for Quality Innovation (CQUIN) member of Trust wide Thrombosis Committee and work closely with Thrombosis Clinical Lead to support service enhancement with scope to develop a nurse led VTE follow-up clinic.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead in responsibility for the day-to-day system management of the Trust Dawn Anticoagulant computerised dosing system and manage software changes expertly, mitigating any risks to service users.
Maintain patient safety whilst balancing changing operational service and Trust demands in a developing and fast paced expert clinical service.
Actively engage and lead in inspirational, transformative and innovative ways of working that reflect developing service needs and one aligned UHSussex Trust vision for anticoagulation and thrombosis service users care
Work collaboratively with service leads and colleagues to establish clear and effective service guidelines and policies, whilst ensuring quality patient care is maintained at all times.
Work collaboratively with Haematology and Thrombosis Consultants to establish and maintain timely and effective weekly multidisciplinary meetings
Ensure high standards of patient care at all times, challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practice, in accordance with NMC Professional Code (2015)
Ensure local plans support all clinical quality external accreditation, for example Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards, Commissioning for Quality Innovation (CQUIN) member of Trust wide Thrombosis Committee and work closely with Thrombosis Clinical Lead to support service enhancement with scope to develop a nurse led VTE follow-up clinic.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Degree or substantial specialist nurse experience in this field
Non-medical prescribing qualification
Anticoagulation and DAWN experience
Substantive experience of working in anticoagulation or VTE
NMC registration
Evidence of leadership experience as Band 7
Considerable experience within a specialist role at a band 6/7 level

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Anticoagulation Course
Evidence of short courses at Masters Level or equivalent evidence
Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Degree or substantial specialist nurse experience in this field
Non-medical prescribing qualification
Anticoagulation and DAWN experience
Substantive experience of working in anticoagulation or VTE
NMC registration
Evidence of leadership experience as Band 7
Considerable experience within a specialist role at a band 6/7 level

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Anticoagulation Course
Evidence of short courses at Masters Level or equivalent evidence
Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)