We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Thrombosis/Anticoagulation, you'll play a pivotal role in providing expert care and support to patients dealing with clotting disorders. Our current service provides patient care across LUFT and within the Community setting, which includes Liverpool and Sefton areas.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and influence patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to advancements in Thrombosis/Anticoagulation management. The role will be working as part of the hospital and community team.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, diagnose and manage patients with thrombotic conditions.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
3. Provide expert guidance, education and support to patients and families.
4. Monitor patient progress, response to treatment and manage any complications.
5. Lead and participate in educational programs for healthcare professionals and patients.
6. Conduct research, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and stay updated with advancements in thrombosis care.
7. Advocate for best practices in thrombosis prevention and management.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assess, diagnose and manage patients with thrombotic conditions.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
3. Provide expert guidance, education and support to patients and families.
4. Monitor patient progress, response to treatment and manage any complications.
5. Lead and participate in educational programs for healthcare professionals and patients.
6. Conduct research, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and stay updated with advancements in thrombosis care.
7. Advocate for best practices in thrombosis prevention and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse / Midwife
* Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
* Recognised Teaching Qualification
* First Degree
Desirable
* Research qualification
* Recordable specialist qualification
* Masters
* Independent Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience
* Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
* Extensive clinical experience
* Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff
* Involvement in audit
Desirable
* Experience as Specialist Sister
* Participation in research
* Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
* In depth specialist knowledge
Skills
Essential
* Teaching / assessment skills
* Organisation and negotiation skills
* Effective communicator
* Leadership & motivation skills
* Evidence of audit and change management ability
* Computer literate
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Root Cause Analysis
Desirable
* Evidence of leading and facilitating change
* ECDL
Other
Essential
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Diplomatic
* Assertive and confident
* Personal and professional maturity
* Recognition of own limitations
* Demonstrates enthusiasm
* Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
* Flexibility
* Able to travel between sites
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
LUHFT- Royal Site
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
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