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Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Main area Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5 excluding bank holidays) Job ref 279-7649159-DEC25
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing and St Richards Hospitals (cross site travel expected) Town Worthing Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
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.
Working closely within the VTE/Anticoag 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 for a variety of pro-thrombotic conditions to ensure safe & effective care is delivered across both hospital sites.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
* Provide effective, clear and tailored communication with the patient, their carer(s), the wider team and outside agencies, tailored accordingly, which may be of a complex and sensitive nature.
* Promote and encourage effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
* Liaise with multiple agencies within and outside of the Trust and refer on as appropriate to Primary/Secondary.
* Develop and maintain others’ awareness of role within the speciality, the organisation and local networks and maintain mechanisms for contact and referral.
* Ensure that appropriate information is disseminated within the speciality, the Trust and external agencies and forums.
* Develop and maintain partnership working with other practitioners, local and national bodies.
* Provide high specialised advice concerning care using appropriate styles and channels of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions/agencies.
Working for our organisation
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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide effective, clear and tailored communication with the patient, their carer(s), the wider team and outside agencies, tailored accordingly, which may be of a complex and sensitive nature.
* Promote and encourage effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
* Liaise with multiple agencies within and outside of the Trust and refer on as appropriate to Primary/Secondary.
* Develop and maintain others’ awareness of role within the speciality, the organisation and local networks and maintain mechanisms for contact and referral.
* Ensure that appropriate information is disseminated within the speciality, the Trust and external agencies and forums.
* Develop and maintain partnership working with other practitioners, local and national bodies.
* Provide high specialised advice concerning care using appropriate styles and channels of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions/agencies.
* Articulate a vision for Trust focus which generates enthusiasm and commitment from both employees and patients.
* Establish and maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other nurse specialists within the organisation and specialists at a local, nation and international level to exchange and enhance knowledge and expertise.
* Vocal open and transparent communication channels that support the teams to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
* Ensure that confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act in relation to own practice is maintained in full and accurate records of relevant information is documented in the patients’ medical notes.
* To participate in study days as required enhancing and developing the skills and knowledge required to provide the service.
* Work with Consultants, Service Leads and other key personnel identifying areas that will lead to improved quality of clinical pathways and sustainable workforce/data quality/financial improvements.
* Contribute to improved ways of working leading to improvement of service and data quality standard.
* Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trust’s e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning.
* Raise concerns regarding adverse patient experience using the appropriate route.
* Practice always within the scope of competency of the practitioner and as assessed by UHSussex.
* Provide clinical assessments of patients, using advanced assessment skills and elevate as required.
* Accurately order and interpret a range of blood results, concerning local and national protocols and guidelines, administer medications or prescribe within the individual’s scope of practice if a registered non-medical prescriber.
* Refer patients to other specialist teams as required according to UHSussex and local policies and protocols.
* Ensure a welcoming, caring and supportive approach is afforded to all patients and their families, friends and other health care professionals.
* Uphold quality initiatives that improve ‘customer care’ and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors within the trust.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
* Current NMC Registration Sub part 1 Adult Nurse Level 1 with substantial post registration experience.
* Significant experience post registration in Cardiology/stroke /VTE in the acute nursing environment.
* Evidence of autonomous practice.
* Previous anticoagulation and thrombosis experience.
* University accredited anticoagulation course.
* Non-Medical Prescriber or a desire to train as one. Teaching and mentorship training.
* Work within Clinic settings.
* Experience of using anticoagulation dosing software such as DAWN.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name Samantha Bywater Job title Deputy lead Thrombosis and Anticoagulation CNS Email address samantha.bywater@nhs.net Telephone number 01243 831657 Additional information
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