Job summary
Are you a skilled and passionate nurse ready to take the next step in your career?We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic nurse to lead our Anticoagulation Nursing Team as Unit Manager (Band 7).
This is a pivotal leadership role for a clinically confident professional with advanced nursing skills and specialist experience in anticoagulation. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities
- Independant Nurse Prescriber
- A commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care
- Innovation in service development and quality improvement
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
The role will involve working across hospital sites and community clinics, so a full UK driving licence is essential. Trust vehicles are provided to support travel requirements.
If you are ready to influence and shape the future of anticoagulation care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To be a high profile, accessible and responsive leader with the responsibility andaccountability for the provision, management and development of a qualityspecialist Anticoagulant nursing service that meets the needs of the patients inaccordance with national and local policies and initiatives.To assist the Matron/Group Director of Nursing to develop and implement effectivesystems and working practices to facilitate service developments within thedepartment and encourage team members to embrace best practice and newmodels of working.Set high professional standards as the clinical leader for all department staff. Byensuring that all staff have the adequate skills and competence to deliver highquality and clinically effective patient care.The post holder will act as an independent practitioner using advanced clinical skillsto assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe plans of care and mange caseloads of patientsThey will also need to be able to make informed decisions within their own areaand scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensureagreed clinical standards and targets are met.To manage and co-ordinate staff and clinical activity within the ward/department,playing a key role within the multi-disciplinary team.Take the lead role for department change management activity, developing andmaintaining strong communication links with divisional operational managementand others.
Please see attached JD and PS for full details
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Anticoagulation Nursing Service, ensuring care is patient-centred and evidence-based.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and innovative practice within dermatology and anticoagulation.
- Act as a role model, delivering high standards of holistic care and clinical leadership.
- Complete prescriptions according to treatment plans and clnical indication
- Accept direct patient referrals, perform differential diagnoses, and coordinate care with consultants.
- Support patients and families facing emotional challenges, referring to Clinical Psychology as appropriate.
- Initiate discharges and transfers to specialist centres or other care settings.
- Develop nurse-led clinics and specialist protocols aligned with service needs.
- Provide expert clinical advice to patients, carers, GPs, and community nurses.
- Identify and meet the educational needs of patients and carers.
- Attend and present at weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Managerial Responsibilities - Provide clinical leadership across the organisation, supporting junior staff and conducting appraisals.
- Line manage the Anticoagulation team, overseeing leave, sickness absence, and ESR/e-roster processes.
- Manage nursing and non-pay budgets, reporting discrepancies to the Matron.
- Order and requisition anticoagulation supplies.
- Contribute to improvement plans, audits, and exception reports.
- Promote continuous service improvement and lead delegated projects.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to agendas, working across organisational boundaries.
- Conduct annual Health & Safety audits and escalate service risks appropriately.
- Represent the department at meetings and forums in the absence of senior nursing staff.
- Participate in divisional/trust cover rotas as required.
Education & Staff Development - Create a dynamic learning environment, supporting preceptorship and mentorship for staff and students.
- Act as a mentor/preceptor, fostering a positive learning culture and supporting clinical skill development.
- Promote health education and health promotion among patients, carers, and staff.
- Conduct regular appraisals and contribute to departmental training plans.
- Facilitate nursing team education through teaching, assessing, and mentorship programmes.
- Engage with local and national networks to enhance practice and promote the department and Trust.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and support reflective practice.
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance - Lead and coordinate audit and benchmarking activities, developing action plans to improve care.
- Promote clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and standard setting.
- Stay informed on current nursing research and disseminate findings within the team.
- Support and participate in departmental research activities and policy development.
- Manage risk processes, including assessments and action planning.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on national, local, and Trust policies.
- Support staff and service users in policy and service development within the specialty.
Please see attached full Job Description for detailed roles and responsilibilites .
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Anticoagulation Nursing Service, ensuring care is patient-centred and evidence-based.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and innovative practice within dermatology and anticoagulation.
- Act as a role model, delivering high standards of holistic care and clinical leadership.
- Complete prescriptions according to treatment plans and clnical indication
- Accept direct patient referrals, perform differential diagnoses, and coordinate care with consultants.
- Support patients and families facing emotional challenges, referring to Clinical Psychology as appropriate.
- Initiate discharges and transfers to specialist centres or other care settings.
- Develop nurse-led clinics and specialist protocols aligned with service needs.
- Provide expert clinical advice to patients, carers, GPs, and community nurses.
- Identify and meet the educational needs of patients and carers.
- Attend and present at weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Managerial Responsibilities - Provide clinical leadership across the organisation, supporting junior staff and conducting appraisals.
- Line manage the Anticoagulation team, overseeing leave, sickness absence, and ESR/e-roster processes.
- Manage nursing and non-pay budgets, reporting discrepancies to the Matron.
- Order and requisition anticoagulation supplies.
- Contribute to improvement plans, audits, and exception reports.
- Promote continuous service improvement and lead delegated projects.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to agendas, working across organisational boundaries.
- Conduct annual Health & Safety audits and escalate service risks appropriately.
- Represent the department at meetings and forums in the absence of senior nursing staff.
- Participate in divisional/trust cover rotas as required.
Education & Staff Development - Create a dynamic learning environment, supporting preceptorship and mentorship for staff and students.
- Act as a mentor/preceptor, fostering a positive learning culture and supporting clinical skill development.
- Promote health education and health promotion among patients, carers, and staff.
- Conduct regular appraisals and contribute to departmental training plans.
- Facilitate nursing team education through teaching, assessing, and mentorship programmes.
- Engage with local and national networks to enhance practice and promote the department and Trust.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and support reflective practice.
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance - Lead and coordinate audit and benchmarking activities, developing action plans to improve care.
- Promote clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and standard setting.
- Stay informed on current nursing research and disseminate findings within the team.
- Support and participate in departmental research activities and policy development.
- Manage risk processes, including assessments and action planning.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on national, local, and Trust policies.
- Support staff and service users in policy and service development within the specialty.
Please see attached full Job Description for detailed roles and responsilibilites .
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Proven team leader level, managing change and team development
- Evidence of previous resource management experience and service development
- Experience in research and audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Adult) Current NMC registration
- Diploma/Degree Qualification in health related subject
- Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical speciality anticoagulation or willingness to undertake postgraduate training
- Leadership or management qualification
- Teaching and Assessing qualifications
- Counselling course/Advanced communication
- Non-medical prescribers qualification V300 or equivalant
- UK Driving licence
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
- European Computer Driving Licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Proven team leader level, managing change and team development
- Evidence of previous resource management experience and service development
- Experience in research and audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Adult) Current NMC registration
- Diploma/Degree Qualification in health related subject
- Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical speciality anticoagulation or willingness to undertake postgraduate training
- Leadership or management qualification
- Teaching and Assessing qualifications
- Counselling course/Advanced communication
- Non-medical prescribers qualification V300 or equivalant
- UK Driving licence
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
- European Computer Driving Licence
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Sandwell Health Campus Lyndon West Bromwich West Midlands
Lyndon ,West Bromwich , West Midlands
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
