Thrombosis Specialist Nurse

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the Thrombosis Service team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital for a part-time Band 7 thrombosis specialist nurse. You will take an innovative role in the management and development of nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service with a Consultant Haematologist as the clinical lead. You will join a forward thinking innovative team working across a variety of specialities across both secondary and primary care.

The DVT service runs Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 hr (excluding Bank holidays). This vacancy is for a 15 hour post.

Main duties of the job

As the successful post holder you will:

• Coordinate the diagnosis, assessment and management of a clinical caseload of patients with suspected and actual deep vein thrombosis in an acute outpatient setting. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe continuity of care throughout all health settings.
• Act as a resource by providing highly developed and specialist information, advice and guidance on anti-coagulation for patients, their relatives and other health professionals.
• Coordinate and contribute to the provision of specialist education and training for the junior doctors, nursing staff and students within the trust and for GP surgery staff.
  
  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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 organisation 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 Organisational 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 favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will:

Work as a specialist practitioner within the site-specific nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service of BCUHB. Offer specialist care and management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) patients using an integrated care pathway; to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in secondary as well as primary care setting, as appropriate. Demonstrate highly developed and specialised skills using own judgement regarding appropriate treatment through an evidence based process.

Act as an expert specialist in thrombosis providing clinical expertise and working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to positively influence the rapid diagnosis and quality of care for patients with suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Provide highly developed and specialist advice in anticoagulation therapy and provide an educational program in anticoagulation and thrombosis for all members of the MDT.

Use highly specialised communication skills to provide advice, support and management of patients with thrombosis and become a point of contact and resource for MDT, patient and carers.

Take a role in continuously developing the care pathway as well as initiating and undertaking research and clinical audit to inform and innovate best practice within DVT care.

Identify patients that are unable to follow pathway and use own highly specialised judgement in these situations to refer to other specialities as necessary, therefore ensuring prompt referral for further investigation.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered nurse / degree level
  
  

Desirable criteria

• non-medical prescriber/willingness to undertake training
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of clinical practice at senior level in an acute setting
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
• Knowledge of national VTE guidelines and local standards and their application in the clinic setting
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake training
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture skills
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• The ability to work independently to make acute clinical decisions
• Excellent written, IT and communication skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and leadership skills
• Evidence of involvement in clinical audit or research
• Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of contribution to practice / service development
  
  

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of effective team and collaborative working
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to make clinical decisions
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Effective interpersonal skills