Job summary
We would like to take this opportunity to identify a suitable candidate to join the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation nurse led team at St Richards and Worthing Hospital in a Band 6 CNS role.
We are therefore seeking applications from candidates who have the appropriate clinical experience, leadership potential, and professional competencies required to fulfil the responsibilities of this role.
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for a motivated individual looking to gain experience in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation within a supportive environment. Anticoagulation nurse led services across UHSx are in a process of merging with a vision to establish a symbiotic anticoagulation service for all our clients.
The successful candidate will work closely within the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation team across both sites supporting the Deputy Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Nurse (B7) based at SRH & WG.
As part of this process, we strongly encourage individuals with a passion for service improvement, personal development, and collaborative working to apply.
We would consider training a person into this position as long as they have the relevant clinical experience required.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly specialised role that will involve providing expert care, advice, guidance and professional judgement within the remit of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Anticoagulation for our service users, Trust professionals and external care stakeholders.
As a CNS you will be working as part of a MDT to manage the care of our anticoagulation and thrombosis patients within this geographical area.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack
This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
FEB26
Job locations
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely within the VTE/Anticoagulation Nurse team with the Haematology consultants & anticoagulation Pharmacist, the CNS provides an anticoagulation dosing and advice service, for patients on Vitamin K Antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants.
Our client group includes a variety of patients with pro-thrombotic conditions requiring safe & effective management of their anticoagulation. This care is delivered across both hospital sites.
To assist with the in- patient management of the complex patients providing specialist knowledge and ensuring transition of anticoagulation management plans between primary and secondary care
As a thrombosis and anticoagulation nurse specialist, you will be expected to manage complex anticoagulation patient cases and take part in the Anticoagulation MDT meeting to ensure sound governance within this service.
There is no specific caseload of patients to manage, but there shall be shared responsibility for the cohort of patients attending the service
You will be responsible for autonomously running an anticoagulation clinic for your client group under the overarching supervision of your senior lead specialist nurses.
An important aspect of this role is to liaise with the community health professionals regarding the care of your patients and to provide education on venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation for patients and other health care practitioners
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely within the VTE/Anticoagulation Nurse team with the Haematology consultants & anticoagulation Pharmacist, the CNS provides an anticoagulation dosing and advice service, for patients on Vitamin K Antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants.
Our client group includes a variety of patients with pro-thrombotic conditions requiring safe & effective management of their anticoagulation. This care is delivered across both hospital sites.
To assist with the in- patient management of the complex patients providing specialist knowledge and ensuring transition of anticoagulation management plans between primary and secondary care
As a thrombosis and anticoagulation nurse specialist, you will be expected to manage complex anticoagulation patient cases and take part in the Anticoagulation MDT meeting to ensure sound governance within this service.
There is no specific caseload of patients to manage, but there shall be shared responsibility for the cohort of patients attending the service
You will be responsible for autonomously running an anticoagulation clinic for your client group under the overarching supervision of your senior lead specialist nurses.
An important aspect of this role is to liaise with the community health professionals regarding the care of your patients and to provide education on venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation for patients and other health care practitioners
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
* NMC registration with substantial experience
* Acute clinical experience
* Experience of using multiple trust IT systems
* Evidence of autonomous practice
* Post registration in Cardiology/stroke /VTE
Desirable
* Experience of working within an anticoagulation clinic
* University accredited anticoagulation course
* Non medical prescriber or desire to train
* Teaching and mentorship training
* Work within clinic settings
* Experience of using anticoagulation dosing software such as DAWN
* Physical assessment course
* Venepuncture
* Trained in using Coaguchek point of care testing machines
* Experience with quality control testing
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
* NMC registration with substantial experience
* Acute clinical experience
* Experience of using multiple trust IT systems
* Evidence of autonomous practice
* Post registration in Cardiology/stroke /VTE
Desirable
* Experience of working within an anticoagulation clinic
* University accredited anticoagulation course
* Non medical prescriber or desire to train
* Teaching and mentorship training
* Work within clinic settings
* Experience of using anticoagulation dosing software such as DAWN
* Physical assessment course
* Venepuncture
* Trained in using Coaguchek point of care testing machines
* Experience with quality control testing
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
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