An exciting opportunity has arisen within Clinical Haematology for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Nurse to work across the Trust as a Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Nurse Specialist.
The post holder will play a key role in providing high quality care and education to ensure the safety of patients on anticoagulant therapies in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The appointed individual will act as a resource and advocate in the specialty providing clinical support and assistance.
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We are seeking to appoint a Nurse Specialist with significant post registration experience who has completed study at degree level. Has knowledge of all aspects of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and anticoagulation and is conversant with new developments and emerging therapies in the field.
Accurate record keeping will be required and good IT skills and time management are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial as the role involves liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams across the trust and externally in primary care.
As this is a senior role, the post holder would also be expected to play an integral role in future service developments and improvements to maintain the profile of VTE prevention throughout the trust. You would be expected to contribute to the leadership of the team and be extremely self motivated.
This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills, knowledge and experience to this specialty and in return opportunities will be offered to support in your continuing professional development.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers andhealth professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice.
o Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
o Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area.
o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.