Job summary
Working with our anticoagulation and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) nursing team, you'll provide skilled clinical care so that people receive safe, timely and effective support during their treatment. You'll work as an autonomous practitioner once competencies are complete, carrying out assessments, investigations and treatment for adults with suspected or confirmed DVT, as well as those on long-term anticoagulation therapy. You'll be part of a supportive service that values evidence-based practice, clear communication and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Assess, examine and manage patients with suspected or confirmed DVT
- Provide clinical care, education and advice for people on anticoagulation therapy
- Use clinical investigations and national guidance to create safe treatment plans
- Work closely with colleagues across primary, community and acute care
- Support service development, audit activity and the training of team members
What we're looking for: We're looking for a Registered Nurse with the skills to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You might have experience in urgent or unplanned care, autonomous practice or managing complex clinical presentations. We welcome people who can communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure and use evidence-based approaches. Training, supervision and professional development are available to help you grow in this specialist area. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement in everything we do.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a specialist environment, demonstrating effective leadership and autonomy. Previous experience of working in a similar post
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and working with patients with acute medical conditions
- Experience of the initial management, stabilisation and onward referral of patients who may self-present with more serious/life threatening conditions
- Previous experience of producing reports or audits
- Demonstrate experience of utilising a variety of software packages e.g. Patient Centre, SystmOne, E-Mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate experience of flexible workload
- Management and the ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate previous leadership and management within a clinical setting
- Demonstrate experience and competency in supervision and support of others in prioritisation of patient care e.g. junior staff, non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Post registration experience of leading staff/team
- Experience of involvement in research/studies
- Previous experience of using PGDs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st level Nurse
- Post registration degree Autonomous practice or equivalent experience, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake University modules completed to masters level or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and local initiatives and issues in relation to unplanned care
- Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Comprehensive working knowledge of anticoagulant medication and the indications for treatment
- Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the legal framework surrounding medications prescribed or supplied, including PGDs, PSDs, EOL care pathways etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a specialist environment, demonstrating effective leadership and autonomy. Previous experience of working in a similar post
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and working with patients with acute medical conditions
- Experience of the initial management, stabilisation and onward referral of patients who may self-present with more serious/life threatening conditions
- Previous experience of producing reports or audits
- Demonstrate experience of utilising a variety of software packages e.g. Patient Centre, SystmOne, E-Mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstrate experience of flexible workload
- Management and the ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate previous leadership and management within a clinical setting
- Demonstrate experience and competency in supervision and support of others in prioritisation of patient care e.g. junior staff, non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Post registration experience of leading staff/team
- Experience of involvement in research/studies
- Previous experience of using PGDs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st level Nurse
- Post registration degree Autonomous practice or equivalent experience, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake University modules completed to masters level or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and local initiatives and issues in relation to unplanned care
- Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Comprehensive working knowledge of anticoagulant medication and the indications for treatment
- Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the legal framework surrounding medications prescribed or supplied, including PGDs, PSDs, EOL care pathways etc
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).