Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our Thrombosis Service Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post is advertised as a Band 6 Development post which on completion of both prescribing course and clinic competences will progress into a Band 7 Specialist Nurse role or as a Band 7 for someone who has both Thrombosis service experience with Independent Prescribing qualification.
You will take an innovative role in the management and development of nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service with a Consultant Haematologist as the clinical lead. You will join a forward thinking innovative team working across a variety of specialities across both secondary and primary care.
The DVT service runs Monday - Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As the successful post holder you will:
Coordinate the diagnosis, assessment and management of a clinical caseload of patients with suspected and actual deep vein thrombosis in an acute outpatient setting. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe continuity of care throughout all health settings
Act as a resource by providing highly developed and specialist information, advice and guidance on anti-coagulation for patients, their relatives and other health professionals
Coordinate and contribute to the provision of specialist education and training for the junior doctors, nursing staff and students within the trust and for GP surgery staff
As a Band 7 you will need to have the required independent prescribing qualification to be able to prescribe medicinal products or as a Band 6 you will be supported to complete an approved independent prescribing course to achieve the required level of competence to develop to a band 7.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work as a specialist practitioner within the site-specific nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service of BCUHB. Offer specialist care and management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) patients using an integrated care pathway; to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in secondary as well as primary care setting, as appropriate. Demonstrate highly developed and specialised skills using own judgement regarding appropriate treatment through an evidence based process.
Act as an expert specialist in thrombosis providing clinical expertise and working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to positively influence the rapid diagnosis and quality of care for patients with suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis
Provide highly developed and specialist advice in anticoagulation therapy and provide an educational program in anticoagulation and thrombosis for all members of the MDT
Use highly specialised communication skills to provide advice, support and management of patients with thrombosis and become a point of contact and resource for MDT, patient and carers
Take a role in continuously developing the care pathway as well as initiating and undertaking research and clinical audit to inform and innovate best practice within DVT care
Identify patients that are unable to follow pathway and use own highly specialised judgement in these situations to refer to other specialities as necessary, therefore ensuring prompt referral for further investigation
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work as a specialist practitioner within the site-specific nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service of BCUHB. Offer specialist care and management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) patients using an integrated care pathway; to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in secondary as well as primary care setting, as appropriate. Demonstrate highly developed and specialised skills using own judgement regarding appropriate treatment through an evidence based process.
Act as an expert specialist in thrombosis providing clinical expertise and working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to positively influence the rapid diagnosis and quality of care for patients with suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis
Provide highly developed and specialist advice in anticoagulation therapy and provide an educational program in anticoagulation and thrombosis for all members of the MDT
Use highly specialised communication skills to provide advice, support and management of patients with thrombosis and become a point of contact and resource for MDT, patient and carers
Take a role in continuously developing the care pathway as well as initiating and undertaking research and clinical audit to inform and innovate best practice within DVT care
Identify patients that are unable to follow pathway and use own highly specialised judgement in these situations to refer to other specialities as necessary, therefore ensuring prompt referral for further investigation
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical practice at senior level
- Knowledge of current national guidelines in Thrombosis
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Thrombosis Specialist Team
- Evidence of management experience in a clinical area or setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Sufficient or equivalent experience as Band 6 or above
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Education to Degree Level or higher
- Evidence of contribution to practice / service development
- To meet criteria for Band 7, hold an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of management and leadership skills
- Independent prescribing qualification (nurse prescribing qualification)
- Ability to complete non-medical referrals for radiology examinations (inc Ultrasound)
- Teaching / assessing qualification or evidence of teaching experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical practice at senior level
- Knowledge of current national guidelines in Thrombosis
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Thrombosis Specialist Team
- Evidence of management experience in a clinical area or setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Sufficient or equivalent experience as Band 6 or above
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Education to Degree Level or higher
- Evidence of contribution to practice / service development
- To meet criteria for Band 7, hold an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of management and leadership skills
- Independent prescribing qualification (nurse prescribing qualification)
- Ability to complete non-medical referrals for radiology examinations (inc Ultrasound)
- Teaching / assessing qualification or evidence of teaching experience
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).
