Thromboprophylaxis Specialist Nurse
Grade - NHS AfC7
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full-time - 37.5 hours per week - to be worked between 09:00-17:00hrs, Monday-Friday.
Site - Glan Clwyd Hospital
Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity to join the Thrombosis Service team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital for a Band 7 Thromboprophylaxis Specialist Nurse (TPSN). The TPSN will be responsible for providing expert advice on venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) prevention to guide practitioners in identifying patients most at risk. The TPSN will be a lead practitioner in raising awareness, education, and promoting innovative VTE preventative standards.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job:
In the main, the post holder will:
1. Take an autonomous role to lead and promote the development and innovation of thrombo-prophylaxis services and work to maintain the exemplary site status of YGC.
2. Adhere to the All-Wales Thromboprophylaxis policy, conduct timely root cause analysis on all potential hospital-acquired thrombosis (HAT), and provide feedback to clinical teams to ensure lessons learned are applied in practice.
3. Identify gaps in service provision and lead on patient safety improvement initiatives.
4. Provide expert advice and education on VTE prevention. Act as a resource for training, develop, and encourage a champion program for staff.
About Us:
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 organization 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 Organizational 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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Job Responsibilities:
For an informal visit or enquiry, please contact our friendly team: Delyth Williams-Houston (lead thrombosis nurse) or Thrombosis nursing colleagues Tracy Brookes or Don Llagas via the NYC switchboard to arrange.
Full job description available on track.
Person Specification:
Experience:
Essential:
* Teaching qualification
* Post-graduate nurse
Desirable:
* Ability to speak Welsh
Skills:
Essential:
* IT skills in Excel spreadsheets and databases
* Ability to work within a team
Desirable:
* Nurse prescribing qualification
Employer Details:
Employer Name:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address:
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan, RHYL
LL18 5UJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-NMR037-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr