Job summary The Anticoagulant Monitoring Service Nurse at Ipswich Hospital are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to join their small, specialist team in providing a high quality service to their patients. This post is until 21st October 2025 to cover maternity leave and is full time 37.5 hours per week however we would consider part time. You will join a team who are responsible for the safe dosing of patients, on oral vitamin K antagonists (warfarin) and low molecular weight heparins, providing dosage advise to patients, assessment of high or low international normalised ratio's (INR's), pre and post op advice and education regarding anticoagulation therapy. The team mostly carry out clinical assessments and advice to patients over the phone, as well as some face-to-face appointments. The service is based within the Haematology Department, monitoring approximately 3,000 patients on oral anticoagulant therapy, dosing about 100-125 INR's each day, with the assistance of a computer dosing system. The team consists of a Consultant Head of Department, Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists and Anticoagulant Monitoring Service Nurses. The service is Monday - Friday working (no weekends/bank holidays), 09.00-18.00. Nurses within the team usually work 10.00-18.00. We welcome informal visits/enquires prior to application. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. This will need to be discussed with your line manager Main duties of the job A large part of this role will be assessing patients over the phone with part of the role holding face-to-face clinics. You will be advising on their dose of warfarin and warfarin reversal. You will also assess patients with high and low INRs and providing them with education in regards to their anticoagulation therapy. You will also be providing teaching to other departments, including other nurses and doctors, about anti-coagulations and blood clots. You also be there to provide advice to the multi-disciplinary team. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR1552-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience post registration, of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions Desirable Expertise in medical nursing and knowledge of surgical procedures Experience of anticoagulation Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Level 1 Proven record of personal development Awareness of professional responsibilities ENB 998 or teaching equivalent Desirable Degree/diploma level or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience post registration, of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions Desirable Expertise in medical nursing and knowledge of surgical procedures Experience of anticoagulation Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Level 1 Proven record of personal development Awareness of professional responsibilities ENB 998 or teaching equivalent Desirable Degree/diploma level or equivalent 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)