Job summary
We have an opportunity to join the Anticoagulant Team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. We are looking for a qualified nurse to work 27 hours per week over the four days Tuesday to Friday. The post holder will mainly be based at Luton but may be required to work at Bedford if necessary. The post is for a Band 6 or a Band 7 depending on experience. The Band 7 post holder must have a Non-Medical prescribing qualification. There is an opportunity for theBand 6 post holder to progress to a Band 7 once the Non- Medical prescribing qualification has been achieved.
The successful applicant will be involved in the day to day management ofpatients' anticoagulant care. Full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
This is not an exhaustive list of the roles and responsibilities of the role. Please see the main job description and person specification.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day to day management of the anticoagulant clinics. This involves face to face and telephone consultations. This can involve initiation and discontinuation of anticoagulants and the dosing of warfarin / sinthrome. You will be expected to follow NICE Guidelines in relation to follow up treatment, and consult with appropriate health care professionals as necessary.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and refer to Job Description and Person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities.
The post holder will:-
Be responsible for providing and delivering outpatient anticoagulant services clinics to patients, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to educate colleagues, patients and their carers as how best to manage their condition. Conditions include Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Treat directly referred suspected DVT and PE patients in the outpatient nurse led clinic at L&D Hospital.
Maintain and monitor standards of care, to ensure patient safety and quality of care, working with Clinical Nurse Manager/Department Lead to identify and resolve failures in standards of care and the care environment to improve the patient experience.
Education of patients regarding the reasons for anticoagulation and the side effects of treatment. Teach patients to self inject Low Molecular Weight Heparin as required.
Support of healthcare professionals across secondary and primary care with anticoagulant needs.
Assessment, education and support of suitable patients to enable self management of point of care testing with anticoagulant therapy using a structured training programme, encompassing quality and control management.
Provision of training for colleagues across secondary and primary care with involvement in education programmes. To include the computer aided software programme, near patient testing and quality control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and refer to Job Description and Person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities.
The post holder will:-
Be responsible for providing and delivering outpatient anticoagulant services clinics to patients, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to educate colleagues, patients and their carers as how best to manage their condition. Conditions include Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Treat directly referred suspected DVT and PE patients in the outpatient nurse led clinic at L&D Hospital.
Maintain and monitor standards of care, to ensure patient safety and quality of care, working with Clinical Nurse Manager/Department Lead to identify and resolve failures in standards of care and the care environment to improve the patient experience.
Education of patients regarding the reasons for anticoagulation and the side effects of treatment. Teach patients to self inject Low Molecular Weight Heparin as required.
Support of healthcare professionals across secondary and primary care with anticoagulant needs.
Assessment, education and support of suitable patients to enable self management of point of care testing with anticoagulant therapy using a structured training programme, encompassing quality and control management.
Provision of training for colleagues across secondary and primary care with involvement in education programmes. To include the computer aided software programme, near patient testing and quality control.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Teaching / Mentoring qualification
- The relevant post qualification experience
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Effective communication at interview
Knowledge
Essential
- General Knowledge of anticoagulation and conditions requiring anticoagulation
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of InPhase
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Teaching / Mentoring qualification
- The relevant post qualification experience
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Effective communication at interview
Knowledge
Essential
- General Knowledge of anticoagulation and conditions requiring anticoagulation
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of InPhase
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).
