Job summary
- Main area
- Anticoagulation
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-F-6670125
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Anticoagulation Nurse Specialist - Team Leader
Band 7
Job overview
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to join the Anticoagulation Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust – based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but covering at Peterborough City Hospital as required.
Main duties of the job
This post will be working indirectly with the Haematology Consultants and directly with the Lead Nurse - Anticoagulation and VTE Prevention. The job holder will be responsible for the day to day management and organisation of both inpatient and outpatient anticoagulation services, outpatient DVT service and it's team members. There will be strong working links with other specialist nurses, GPs and community teams. There will be an expectation to assist with training and development of policies and guidelines relating to this specialised area.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To promote and facilitate a continuous supportive anticoagulation service across the Hospital and Community setting.
To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) for all aspects of anticoagulation
To act as a resource to other health care professionals who are involved in the management of anticoagulation patients.
See Job Description for full details
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- RN Adult or equivalent with NMC registration
- Evidence of professional training and development and its relevance to the speciality
- Recognised teaching /mentoring qualification or evidence of teaching experience
- Recognised anticoagulation qualification
- Post graduate qualification or evidence of ability to work at such a level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the speciality with the ability to demonstrate up-to-date evidence-based practice
- Evidence of managing clinical change
- Experience in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
- Participation in audit or research
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge within anticoagulation
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills with the ability to use MS Office
- Familiarity with the DAWN database and an ability to troubleshoot
- English language (listening, reading, writing, speaking) proficiency at the level identified by the relevant regulatory body
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Day
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Anticoagulation and VTE Prevention
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 416531
- Additional information
If you believe that you are the person for this role, have the skills, drive, motivation and personality that is required, then please contact Jane Day, Lead Nurse at [email protected]
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