Job summary
VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse Specialist Band 7

The VTE Specialist Nurse will form part of the Urgent and Emergency Care service, providing specialist nursing expertise in the prevention, assessment and management of venous thromboembolic disease across acute medical services.

Working alongside the ACPs and Medical team within Acute Medicine, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver safe, timely and effective care for patients at risk of, or diagnosed with, VTE.

The role will include VTE prevention and risk assessment, assessment of suspected DVT/PE, anticoagulation management and patient education, alongside supporting ward teams and contributing to service development, audit and education.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate outpatient pathways for patients requiring ongoing management following a pulmonary embolism, working collaboratively with acute and community services to ensure continuity of care.

*** If you do not currently meet all the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification but have a strong interest in the role, we would still encourage you to apply. Full support and training will be provided, including the opportunity to undertake a non-medical prescribing course, where required.

The post will initially be offered at Band 6 during the training period.

Main duties of the job

• Autonomously assess and manage patients with VTE, including diagnosis, treatment and anticoagulation prescribing and monitoring in line with clinical guidelines.
• Deliver care through dedicated clinics, arrange investigations and referrals, and ensure safe discharge.
• Provide patient education and develop outpatient pathways for ongoing management following pulmonary embolism, working with acute and community services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor service effectiveness.
• Develop and implement VTE guidelines and pathways, participate in clinical audits and the Thrombosis Committee, and use NICE guidance to improve patient outcomes and safety.
• Provide specialist advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate referrals, address concerns and support staff education.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership, identify training needs and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop specialist practice and improve VTE care across the Trust.

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Current NMC Registration; Evidence of completion of relevant courses appropriate to the clinical area; Evidence of Masters level study or willingness to work towards with organisational support; Evidence of post registration education in Cancer/Tumour Speciality or willing to commence within 6 months of commencing in post; Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards with organisational support; Advanced Communication skills training or willingness to undertake; Psychological level 2 training or willingness to undertake; Non-Medical prescribing
• Desirable: Leadership/Management Qualification; Clinical Examination Skills level 7

Knowledge

• Essential: In depth expert knowledge appropriate to speciality; Knowledge of cancer terminology, pathways and Treatments; Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda

Experience

• Essential: Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above within cancer/palliative care/speciality; Experience of multi-professional working; Experience mentoring/supervising others; Experience of managing change; Experience of contributing to audit and research; Leadership and management experience
• Desirable: Previous experience working at a Band 7 level

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective MDT; Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate effectively and support staff; Exemplar effective verbal and written communication skills and able to support people with life changing news; Ability to interpret data and utilise to improve practice; Ability to support, encourage and motivate others; Computer literacy skills; Ability to effectively communicate with the Senior Leadership Team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Lead Nurse: Clare McQuaker, Claire.McQuaker@stockport.nhs.uk, 01614195886

Reference number: 362-NAM7VTE-10-26
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

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