An exciting opportunity has arisen within Clinical Haematology for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Nurse to work across the Trust as a Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Nurse Specialist.
The post holder will play a key role in providing high quality care and education to ensure the safety of patients on anticoagulant therapies in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The appointed individual will act as a resource and advocate in the specialty providing clinical support and assistance.
* Interview date: 14 February 2025
* 24 hours/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Nurse Specialist with significant post registration experience who has completed study at degree level. Has knowledge of all aspects of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and anticoagulation and is conversant with new developments and emerging therapies in the field.
Accurate record keeping will be required and good IT skills and time management are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial as the role involves liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams across the trust and externally in primary care.
As this is a senior role, the post holder would also be expected to play an integral role in future service developments and improvements to maintain the profile of VTE prevention throughout the trust. You would be expected to contribute to the leadership of the team and be extremely self-motivated.
This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills, knowledge and experience to this specialty and in return opportunities will be offered to support in your continuing professional development.
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
1. Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice.
2. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
3. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
4. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area.
5. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
* Master's Degree
* Management experience / qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
* Audit / research experience
* Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
* Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Good IT skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
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