Anticoagulant Monitoring Nurse or Pharmacy Technician - North East • Peterlee Intrahealth Ltd
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAnticoagulant Monitoring Nurse or Pharmacy Technician - North East with Intrahealth Ltd in Peterlee, Durham, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary To provide efficient andsafe near patient testing and monitoring of patients disease state andanticoagulation status. To provide specialistadvice and support to patients, relatives, and other health care professionalsinvolved in the patients care. To provide the therapeuticadjustments of oral anticoagulants within the Anticoagulant Protocol to ensurepatients are kept targeting INR. To perform doseadjustment and titration, by following the Anticoagulant Protocol. To ensure maintenance ofanticoagulation kit and equipment. Work as part of the Anticoagulantteam, in clinics and home visits Main duties of the job Promote and monitor the appropriate and safe use of anticoagulant therapies within the service under the direction of the Contract Lead. Works under direction of the Anticoagulant Protocol. Performs near patient testing of all anticoagulant patients in a clinic setting. Receive, interpret and dose patients accordingly to maintain their target INR, considering interacting medication, disease state and any other factors. Initiate anticoagulant patients and manage transfer of their care from a hospital setting. Administer vitamin K in-line with Patient Group Directions. Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate. Maintain anticoagulant kit and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies to carry out the clinic and domiciliary visits. Participation in NEQAS scheme and other routine equipment validation. Work as part of the anticoagulant team and wider team of health care professionals, fielding queries and offering advice. About us IntraHealthis one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services.We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (generalpractice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulationmonitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes. We alsoprovide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are awell-established organisation having provided NHS services since the companywas founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced NursePractitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health CareAssistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralisedback office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysissupport. We operateNHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire. Job description Job responsibilities To provide efficientand safe near patient testing and monitoring of patients disease state andanticoagulation status. To provide specialistadvice and support to patients, relatives, and other health care professionals involvedin the patients care. To provide thetherapeutic adjustments of oral anticoagulants within the AnticoagulantProtocol to ensure patients are kept targeting INR. To perform doseadjustment and titration, by following the Anticoagulant Protocol. To ensure maintenanceof anticoagulation kit and equipment. Work as part of theAnticoagulant team. Promote and monitor the appropriate and safe use of anticoagulant therapies within the service under the direction of the Contract Lead. Works under direction of the Anticoagulant Protocol. Performs near patient testing of all anticoagulant patients in a clinic or domiciliary setting. Receive, interpret and dose patients accordingly to maintain their target INR, considering interacting medication, disease state and any other factors. Initiate anticoagulant patients and manage transfer of their care from a hospital setting. Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate. Maintain anticoagulant kit and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies to carry out the clinic and domiciliary visits. Participation in NEQAS scheme. Work as part of the anticoagulant team and wider team of health care professionals, fielding queries and offering advice. Maintain appropriate records. Job description Job responsibilities To provide efficientand safe near patient testing and monitoring of patients disease state andanticoagulation status. To provide specialistadvice and support to patients, relatives, and other health care professionals involvedin the patients care. To provide thetherapeutic adjustments of oral anticoagulants within the AnticoagulantProtocol to ensure patients are kept targeting INR. To perform doseadjustment and titration, by following the Anticoagulant Protocol. To ensure maintenanceof anticoagulation kit and equipment. Work as part of theAnticoagulant team. Promote and monitor the appropriate and safe use of anticoagulant therapies within the service under the direction of the Contract Lead. Works under direction of the Anticoagulant Protocol. Performs near patient testing of all anticoagulant patients in a clinic or domiciliary setting. Receive, interpret and dose patients accordingly to maintain their target INR, considering interacting medication, disease state and any other factors. Initiate anticoagulant patients and manage transfer of their care from a hospital setting. Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate. Maintain anticoagulant kit and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies to carry out the clinic and domiciliary visits. Participation in NEQAS scheme. Work as part of the anticoagulant team and wider team of health care professionals, fielding queries and offering advice. Maintain appropriate records. Person Specification Experience Essential No previous experience essential Desirable Previous anticoagulant clinic experience. Previous experience in a Peripatetic role Qualifications Essential Registered with NMC Relevant nursing/health degree Evidence of CPD and commitment to life-long learning Desirable Extended/independent nurse prescriber qualification Attitudes/Skills/Qualities Essential Work calmly under pressure and to deadlines Conscientious Attention to detail Self-starter Flexible and proactive attitude Enthusiasm for the role Flexible approach to work, in line with the needs of the service such as evening or weekend working as necessary Able to work as part of a team Ability to work both as a team member and independently Basic IT literacy i.e. use of e-mail, the internet and microsoft office applications Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements Desirable Knowledge of anticoagulant management in patients. Knowledge of SytemOne Knowledge of INRSstar Person Specification Experience Essential No previous experience essential Desirable Previous anticoagulant clinic experience. Previous experience in a Peripatetic role Qualifications Essential Registered with NMC Relevant nursing/health degree Evidence of CPD and commitment to life-long learning Desirable Extended/independent nurse prescriber qualification Attitudes/Skills/Qualities Essential Work calmly under pressure and to deadlines Conscientious Attention to detail Self-starter Flexible and proactive attitude Enthusiasm for the role Flexible approach to work, in line with the needs of the service such as evening or weekend working as necessary Able to work as part of a team Ability to work both as a team member and independently Basic IT literacy i.e. use of e-mail, the internet and microsoft office applications Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements Desirable Knowledge of anticoagulant management in patients. Knowledge of SytemOne Knowledge of INRSstar 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Intrahealth Ltd Address Easington & Peterlee Medical Group Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5TW Employer's website "}