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 a nurse-led outpatient thrombosis service with a Consultant Haematologist as the clinical lead. You will join a forward‑thinking team working across a variety of specialties across both secondary and primary care.
The DVT service runs Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00 (excluding Bank holidays). This vacancy is for a 15 hour post.
Main duties of the job
* 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 anticoagulation for patients, their relatives and other health professionals.
* Coordinate and contribute to the provision of specialist education and training for junior doctors, nursing staff and students within the trust and for GP surgery staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; 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.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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 settings, 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 rapid diagnosis and quality of care for patients with suspected DVT.
Provide highly developed and specialist advice in anticoagulation therapy and provide an educational program in anticoagulation and thrombosis for all MDT members.
Use highly specialised communication skills to provide advice, support and management of patients with thrombosis and be a point of contact and resource for MDT, patients and carers.
Take a role in continuously developing the care pathway, initiating and undertaking research and clinical audit to inform and innovate best practice within DVT care. Identify patients unable to follow the pathway and use specialised judgement to refer to other specialties as necessary, 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 view in Trac by clicking “Apply now”.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered nurse / degree level
Experienced and 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
* Evidence of management and leadership skills
* Evidence of involvement in clinical audit or research
* Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
* Contribution to practice / service development
Aptitude & Abilities
* Evidence of effective team and collaborative working
* Autonomous practitioner able to make clinical decisions
Note: This description reflects the essential elements of the role as of now and is subject to local variation.
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