Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist Venous Thromboembolism Prevention

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The VTE Nurse Specialist will work with the Trust Clinical lead for VTE, Thrombosis Committee and Anticoagulant Service:To ensure the development, dissemination, and implementation of best practise in VTE prevention, diagnosis and treatment and to provide regular Trust wide audit relating to VTE leading to significant quality improvements in the field of VTE prevention

The VTE Nurse Specialist will also be expected to contribute directly to clinical care relating to thromboprophylaxis on the wards, emergency departments and in pre assessment clinics, reviewing management plans, and educating by example.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with pharmacists, nurses, doctors to ensure adherence to VTE prevention policies and procedures.

To be a resource for clinical staff to discuss VTE prophylaxis in individual patients in conjunction with haematology staff.

To coordinate PSII's relating to VTE with support from the VTE Clinical lead.

To manage and deliver educational and training packages for both health care workers and patients.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-7360462-GO-PB

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey,

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN/RGN with valid NMC registration
  • Relevant post registration at Masters level or demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescriber (or willing to undertake relevant course)
  • Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years of post registration experience in acute nursing
  • Successful achievement of projects through working with the multi-disciplinary team
  • Evidence of comprehensive audit and change management
  • Demonstrable record of applying professional judgement for decision making in complex situations

Desirable

  • Involvement in Research projects
  • Clinical experience in VTE Prevention

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own workload while working within a specialist team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well developed leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent oral and written and IT skills, to support report formulation

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading change /Quality Improvement projects

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of developments and practice relating to prevention and treatment of VTE
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN/RGN with valid NMC registration
  • Relevant post registration at Masters level or demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescriber (or willing to undertake relevant course)
  • Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant years of post registration experience in acute nursing
  • Successful achievement of projects through working with the multi-disciplinary team
  • Evidence of comprehensive audit and change management
  • Demonstrable record of applying professional judgement for decision making in complex situations

Desirable

  • Involvement in Research projects
  • Clinical experience in VTE Prevention

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own workload while working within a specialist team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well developed leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent oral and written and IT skills, to support report formulation

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading change /Quality Improvement projects

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of developments and practice relating to prevention and treatment of VTE

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey,

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey,

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Chief Nurse

Berenice Constable

berenice.constable@nhs.net

02089342152

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-7360462-GO-PB

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey,

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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