Anticoagulation and VTE Clinical Nurse Specialist
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated registered nurse to join the Anti-coagulation Service at SWFT, as an Anti-coagulation Specialist Nurse. The post encompasses all areas of anti-coagulation, and the successful applicant will be caring for patients who are at risk of or being treated for a variety of different thrombosis or emboli.
Management of patients includes the assessment, initiation, management and evaluation of patients on anticoagulation therapy (including Low molecular weight heparin, direct oral anticoagulants - DOACs and warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists). We offer a wide variety of clinics and whilst we do undertake face to face consultations, a significant number are via the telephone. We are also looking to expand inpatient support in the future. The post involves undertaking significant clerical duties. The successful applicant will have good organisation skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work in methodically and consistently, with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert advice and interventions within the anticoagulation service, that maintains and improves standards of care and promotes a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit of professional activities taking into account objectives of the clinical service group, corporate objectives and within the Clinical Governance Framework. The primary role of the post will be to work in the Anticoagulation team using the RAID computerised dosing system. The nurse specialist will act as a clinical expert alongside a fellow Band 6 Nurse and provide a professional source to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the anticoagulation service. To supervise support staff within the anticoagulant department, keeping the Manager and Clinical Lead Consultant informed of any problems.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
1. Act as a role model and clinical expert providing specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers / relatives.
2. Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
3. Participate in the development of a strategic plan for (Specialty) and assist the Manager / General Manager to implement change.
4. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
5. Participate in the development of strategies for delivering effective specialist care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
6. Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the service area.
7. To promote and support innovative practice and ensure relevant research findings are incorporated into practice.
8. To contribute to audit and research activities within the speciality and in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
9. To participate in the promotion and development of the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations, audit and research findings locally and nationally.
10. To attend regional and national meetings on anticoagulation, such as the RAID Anticoagulation Therapy Management System.
Measurable Result Areas
1. Continued professional and personal development.
2. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and revalidation requirements.
3. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others and participate in the development of the same.
4. Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care throughout benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits, Clinical Audit and Research.
5. Evaluate research findings and facilitate evidence based practice in the specialist area.
6. Disseminate research findings and knowledge by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications.
7. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
8. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
9. Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service.
10. Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
11. Maintain active status on NMC register.
12. Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
13. Adhere to Trust Policy & Procedure.
14. Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally.
15. Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.
16. Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to PREP and Personal Development Plan objectives.
17. Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques.
Communications and Working Relationships
1. Promote team working and meet with manager and clinical lead to discuss complex cases and participate in shared learning.
2. To provide specialist education to members of the anticoagulation team, which facilitates learning and individual personal development.
3. Produce suitable written educational materials for staff, patients and carers, and play an active role in their education.
4. To be involved in the supervision of students as necessary.
5. The coordination of education and training programmes for both nursing and junior medical staff.
6. Demonstrate empathy and compassion to patients and carers throughout their pathway of care and management. Use persuasive and advanced communication skills to deliver sensitive or complex information to reduce barriers in language and understanding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1st level registered nurse
* Evidence of competency in teaching and assessment
* Registration with NMC or HCPC
* Recognised anticoagulation qualification
* Relevant diploma or degree or evidence of commitment to pursue
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a specialist role in Anticoagulation Nursing
* Evidence of ability to work autonomously
* Previous experience of formal and informal teaching of patients and staff
* Experience in ambulatory DVT/PE management
* Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics/services
Skills
* Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the field of anticoagulation and VTE
* Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional Practice
* Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
* Ability to critically review and communicate clinical information
* Clinical assessment, interception and decision making skills
* Good communication verbal / non-verbal and interpersonal skills
* Able to manage, prioritise and organise own work / case load
* Evidence of being able to work independently and as part of a team
* Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
* Maintain patient records and correspondence in accordance to Trust policy
* Demonstrate IT skills in word, excel, outlook and dosing software
* As a role model demonstrate good time keeping
* Support junior staff to utilise and maintain electronic administration systems
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the need / demands of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
* Confident, appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views with respect, be supportive and approachable to others
* Uses own initiative and able to explain own decisions
* Ability to resolve complex problems
* Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
* Able to recognise own boundaries / limits of practice
* Willingness to expand / develop their role and the service further
Other Job Requirements
* Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
* Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of practice and competencies
* Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
* Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
* Good Health
* Reliable/punctual/Flexible
* Car driver with transport
* Willing to work across all Hospital sites
* Maintain an organised clean working environment
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.
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