Responsibilities
* Clinically assess patients with suspicion of DVT or diagnosis of DVT and where necessary commence treatment.
* Review of medication and any contraindication to anticoagulants.
* Requesting and taking bloods, urinalysis.
* Provide information on anticoagulant medication options, education on DVT diagnosis and support patients in choosing appropriate treatment.
* Initiate anticoagulation therapy as per treatment protocols.
* Ensure that all test results are recorded accurately in patients electronic record.
* Establish and maintain communication between patients, carers, relatives and members of the DVT team.
* Assist in the organisation and delivery of daily clinics, working collaboratively with Sonographers and Vascular Scientists, who provide the scanning element of the service, and Health Care Assistants.
* Ensure the safe transport and storage of medical equipment.
* Work in partnership with GPs keeping them updated with their patients condition and treatment.
* Adhere to UHL policies on the administration of medicines, clinical guidelines & protocols and record keeping. Participate in ongoing audits of the services on a regular basis examining clinical outcomes and patient/general practice satisfaction with the service.
* Respond to queries from the GP's and medical staff submitting inpatient referrals regarding a possible diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
Main duties of the job
To be part of an existing team running nurse led clinic services Mon - Fri.
To have completed both non medical prescribing and consultation skills module to enable the successful candidate to work autonomously after a period of supervision and induction.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Values
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive,
* we are one team
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk, Key responsibilities include patient education on anticoagulation, administering treatments, conducting diagnostic tests, monitoring conditions, and coordinating follow-up care in various settings like clinics or patient homes. They also serve as a specialist resource, contributing to service development, education for other healthcare professionals, and clinical audits.
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
Equal opportunities employer
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
Diversity and inclusion statement
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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