Job Overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Thrombosis Service team at Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor Hospital for a Band 7 thrombosis specialist nurse. You will take an innovative role in the management and development of nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service with a clinical lead. You will join a forward-thinking innovative team working across a variety of specialties across both secondary and primary care.
The DVT service runs Monday-Friday (excluding Bank holidays).
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Post Graduate or equivalent Degree and an ability to study at Masters Level.
* Teaching qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Completion of thromb-prophylaxis course.
* Nurse prescribing qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive and proven clinical experience in the care and treatment of patients with thrombo-embolic problems.
* Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area and presenting.
* Participated in service development and implementation of change.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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