Specialist Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

Permanent, part time position

16 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small team of Anticoagulation Nurse Specialists, helping us to provide exceptional patient-centred care in an Outpatient setting.

You will work within our specialist service playing a crucial role in providing a specialist advisory and educational service to health care professionals, patients and carers to ensure the on-going safety of patients receiving Anticoagulation Therapy.

Main duties of the job

To work in partnership with the Anticoagulation Nurse Specialists and Lead Haematology Consultants in providing specialised evidence based care in accordance with the clinical management plan as directed from the ACNS assessment.

To work independently managing a caseload of new referrals to the service and the ongoing safe management of patients who have been prescribed Anticoagulants.

You should demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues, patients and carers as this is the main focus of the post.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to Anticoagulation whilst working within set parameters and be able to make decisions quickly whilst championing service user safety.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-02-070

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration
First degree in Nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Non-medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate a 'passion' for the concept of an Anticoagulation Team
Creative, motivated team player
Ability to manage a patient caseload
Have the ability to review current practice against current literature and guidelines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to make best use of IT systems
Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
Analytical and basic day to day planning skills

Desirable

Experience in the completion of audit
Basic use of Microsoft Office Excel

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

Specialist knowledge in Anticoagulation

Experience

Essential

Working as part of a team
Experience of working in the NHS acute sector
Using interactive reporting tools

Desirable

Experience in the completion of audit
Experience of working with reporting tools and KPI reports
Working with external stakeholders

NMC Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter NMC Pin

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration
First degree in Nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Non-medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate a 'passion' for the concept of an Anticoagulation Team
Creative, motivated team player
Ability to manage a patient caseload
Have the ability to review current practice against current literature and guidelines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to make best use of IT systems
Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
Analytical and basic day to day planning skills

Desirable

Experience in the completion of audit
Basic use of Microsoft Office Excel

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

Specialist knowledge in Anticoagulation

Experience

Essential

Working as part of a team
Experience of working in the NHS acute sector
Using interactive reporting tools

Desirable

Experience in the completion of audit
Experience of working with reporting tools and KPI reports
Working with external stakeholders

NMC Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter NMC Pin

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.