Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join our established
Anticoagulation Service based at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. The
Anticoagulant Team provide a commissioned Warfarin monitoring and dosing
service within the locality of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust. We are a small, well established team and the post-holder will have the
ability to work autonomously and as part of the team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse who is
interested in supporting patients on therapeutic Warfarin. The post-holder will
be involved in monitoring and dosing patients taking Warfarin; this can be
within the clinic setting or supporting patients who are self-testing,
facilitating the patient's independence and self-management. The post-holder will deal with telephone
inquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other health professionals in relation
to the Anticoagulation Service and have experience in working with the wider
multi-disciplinary team.
The role requires the applicant to have or develop effective
decision making skills and they will be supported by the Anticoagulation Sister
and General Outpatient Department Manager in their development within the role.
The role may involve running clinics across the County and requires the
post-holder to be able to travel freely across Trust sites when appropriate.
The role involves using a variety of IT software
including the DAWN warfarin dosing system to appropriately manage patients
within the Service. The successful applicant must have established computer
skills with the ability to learn and develop within the role
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within the Anticoagulant Team
providing a commissioned Warfarin monitoring and dosing service within the
locality of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The role
involves ensuring that patient treatment remains therapeutic, drug dosages
adjusted appropriately and appropriate interventions are made in a timely
manner. The post holder must be able to work autonomously and as part of the
wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care is delivered to
the patient. The post holder will be involved in managing patients within the
clinic setting, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and
other health professionals. The post holder will provide support to patients
who are self-testing and facilitate their independence and self-management of
long term conditions.
The post holder will be involved in the
monitoring and management of patients County-wide and cover out-reach clinics
across Trust sites as required. A car and a full UK driving license is essential
to the role as it will involve the management of patients in out-reach clinics
across all County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within the Anticoagulant Team
providing a commissioned Warfarin monitoring and dosing service within the
locality of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The role
involves ensuring that patient treatment remains therapeutic, drug dosages
adjusted appropriately and appropriate interventions are made in a timely
manner. The post holder must be able to work autonomously and as part of the
wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care is delivered to
the patient. The post holder will be involved in managing patients within the
clinic setting, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and
other health professionals. The post holder will provide support to patients
who are self-testing and facilitate their independence and self-management of
long term conditions.
The post holder will be involved in the
monitoring and management of patients County-wide and cover out-reach clinics
across Trust sites as required. A car and a full UK driving license is essential
to the role as it will involve the management of patients in out-reach clinics
across all County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust sites.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 5 level as a Registered Nurse
- Computer / IT skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working with the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Effective decision making skills
- Effective communication skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 - Active Status with NMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) with current NMC PIN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of theory behind theapeutic Warfarin and its use
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in an outpatient or community setting
- Previous anticoagulation (warfarin dosing) experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel freely around the Trust with access to a car and full UK driving license
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Band 5 level as a Registered Nurse
- Computer / IT skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working with the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Effective decision making skills
- Effective communication skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 - Active Status with NMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) with current NMC PIN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of theory behind theapeutic Warfarin and its use
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in an outpatient or community setting
- Previous anticoagulation (warfarin dosing) experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel freely around the Trust with access to a car and full UK driving license
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
