Job overview
Unlock your potential to be a Specialist Nurse! Join us for a transformative role, gaining invaluable experience, honing new skills, and advancing your career to new heights. This unique opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you'll thrive, contributing to cutting-edge healthcare practices. Seize the chance to broaden your expertise, make a real impact, and set the stage for a successful future in healthcare. Elevate your career with us - apply now for a journey of growth, learning, and professional development!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse with excellent organisation & communication skills to work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with venous thromboembolism or requiring anticoagulation therapy.
The role includes assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care provided for a large group of patients on anticoagulants or with venous thrombosis in Northwest London, incorporating the ambulatory VTE outpatient service and management of peri-operative anticoagulant bridging within the Trust. Training will be provided for the specialist aspects of the role. The work setting will be out-patient and day-care within the Centre and other clinical areas between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Note:
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at NHS Employers.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse
* Undergraduate degree
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
* Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable
* Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
* Advanced assessment skills
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-registration experience
* Undertaken nurse led clinics
* Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
* Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable
* Current experience of line management of staff
* Previous experience of research and audit
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
* Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
* Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
* Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
* Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Desirable
* Expert specialist skills
* Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
* Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
* Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
London
EN5 3DJ
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