Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, patient centred nurse to work within a team of highly skilled nurses in the management of DVT and Anticoagulation. providing research based clinical care and management support and developing and evaluating best practice.
The successful candidate will have a dynamic and positive attitude towards the innovation and development of the specialist service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will be trained in the management of patients with a suspected DVT using national and local guidelines, Patient Group Directives and trust policies. The post holder will practice at a level whereby they influence all aspects of care and management for patients receiving Anticoagulation and DVT care.
The post will involve working across both trust sites UHCW and Rugby St Cross.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 10th May 2023.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in coordinating the care of the Anticoagulation and DVT patients along with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, advise on national, local and Trust policy, procedures and guidelines ensuring that clinical governance is embedded into practice.
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service within a complex and challenging environment across primary and secondary care
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Undertake specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously in the delivery of Anticoagulation and DVT clinics.
- Initiate relevant investigations such as blood tests and Doppler ultrasound scans to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate decision making and planning of treatment
- Prescribe and review medication, appropriate to patient needs following assessment, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivery to patients is appropriate, optimum and evidence based.
- A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/speciality
- Utilise and ensure others use IT systems (i.e. RAID) to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
- Responsible for assisting in the training and development of team members to ensure evidenced based care is embedded into practice
- Promote and monitor adherence to health and safety and Trust policy designed to protect health care staff and service users from known hazards.
- Maintain professional registration by developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements.
- Identity own development needs through active participation in the Trust Appraisal reviews.
- Actively participate in an appropriate leadership Development Programme and other developmental opportunities
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously in the delivery of Anticoagulation and DVT clinics.
- Initiate relevant investigations such as blood tests and Doppler ultrasound scans to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate decision making and planning of treatment
- Prescribe and review medication, appropriate to patient needs following assessment, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivery to patients is appropriate, optimum and evidence based.
- A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/speciality
- Utilise and ensure others use IT systems (i.e. RAID) to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
- Responsible for assisting in the training and development of team members to ensure evidenced based care is embedded into practice
- Promote and monitor adherence to health and safety and Trust policy designed to protect health care staff and service users from known hazards.
- Maintain professional registration by developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements.
- Identity own development needs through active participation in the Trust Appraisal reviews.
- Actively participate in an appropriate leadership Development Programme and other developmental opportunities
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
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Desirable
Qualification /Training
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Qualification /Training
Essential
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
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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).
