Anticoagulation Nurse Specialist with non medical prescribing
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Job summary
We are looking for a band 6 health care professional, nurse, BioMedical Scientist, or pharmacist to join the anticoagulation service across the MSE trust. This service is a nurse lead service.
Your main duties will include anticoagulation care, Deep Vein Thrombosis assessments, and end of treatment reviews.
The candidate should be willing to work within an outpatient's clinic, and community clinics. The role will be based at one site with rotation to other sites for training and cover.
You should have a basic knowledge of anticoagulation care, but training will be given.
Our service is a Monday to Friday service with Saturday cover on a rotational roster.
We are a friendly supportive team and offer opportunities with training for further progression in the team.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- To provide anticoagulation advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through the treatment.
- Interpreting ultrasound scans and diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Initiating treatment after a full assessment of risk and contra indications to treatment
- To set a plan of care for the patient, reflecting the assessment undertaken and incorporating the recommendations made.
- Be responsible for adjusting anticoagulant dosing according to INR - through established protocols, taking into account co-morbidities, other medications, social and other factors which may increase risks of treatment.
- To ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols.
- To be responsible for maintaining a safe clinical environment for patients and staff including; taking precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection and contamination with blood.
- To recognise and accommodate individual cultural needs within available resources. The role is mainly Monday to Friday, once trained you will be expected to participate in the weekend cover for anticoagulation care.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Details
Date posted
25 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-9016
Job locations
Basildon
Rowley Road
Orsett
RM16 3EU
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Rowley Road
Orsett
RM16 3EU
Employer's website
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