Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Oncology & Haematology Directorate
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 234-25-I2186
- Cyflogwr
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Tref
- Norwich
- Cyflog
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 10/04/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 21/04/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Anticoagulation Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.
The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.
We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.
Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.
We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs.
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Anticoagulant Nurse Specialist will lead the nurse-led anticoagulation service in collaboration with the Consultant Haematologists. The service provided will cover the fast track DVT service, fast track PE service, fast track anticoagulation service, ward dosing service and computer INR dosing support service for GP’s.
The post holder will act as a resource by providing information, advice and guidance on anticoagulation for patients, their carers/relatives and other health professionals. The post holder will co-ordinate the management of the clinical caseload and will link closely with the primary care team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care through all health care settings. The post holder will also co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of specialist education and training programmes for junior doctors, nursing staff and students in the Trust and for GP surgery staff.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To undertake initial assessment of patients including physical examination and assessment and investigations of symptoms (includes venepuncture, requesting blood tests and ultrasound scan).
- To evaluate test results and initiation of treatment, including the prescribing and supply of anticoagulants according to patient Group Directives.
- To refer to medical staff if clinically indicated.
- To coordinate the care of patients by liaising with a wide range of hospital and community professionals and adjust care package on a daily basis.
- To discharge patients to care of GP when appropriate.
- To give advice to patients regarding what to expect before, during and after procedures and to ensure this is supported by appropriate written information.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To provide a comprehensive nurse-led anticoagulation service for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust and NHS Norfolk.
- To provide specialist clinical advice, initiate treatment and provide information and support to patients, their families, and carers.
- To act as a resource for advice and education to the multi-professional team including nursing staff, medical staff, pharmacists, laboratory staff, radiology, and other health care professionals.
- To co-ordinate patient anticoagulant care to ensure continuity throughout the patient’s care pathway.
- To participate in the review and development of the haemostasis and thrombosis service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group.
- To liaise closely with the health care teams of in-patient wards, outpatient departments and primary care, including consultant physicians and GP’s.
- To monitor and improve standards of anticoagulant care through clinical audit, leading the development of practice through research.
- To demonstrate wide and in-depth expertise of all aspects of the speciality by exercising clinical leadership and effective education
Ward dosing service
- To supervise and prescribe the dosing of anticoagulants for patients on oral anticoagulant therapy, according to PGD’s and nurse prescribing guidelines, for all patients commenced on the inpatient dosing scheme. To order blood tests as clinically indicated.
- To liaise with ward staff, to ensure that patients on anticoagulation have received appropriate advice/education prior to discharge and that follow-up arrangements have been made.
Fast track discharge service
- To initiate and facilitate safe early discharge of patients on anticoagulation from hospital, thereby improving patient flow and increasing bed availability within the trust.
Computer dosing service
- To ensure the nurse-led computer INR dosing service for GP Practices works effectively and safely, liaising closely with GP’s and primary health care staff.
- To communicate high INR results by phone and fax to GP surgeries and provide appropriate advice.
- To use Dawn software to individually dos patients using INR blood samples sent from GP practices
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- RN on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Relevant post-registration qualification e.g., ENB A27, Anticoagulation Nursing course or equivalent
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant post-registration experience
- Some previous haematology/general medical or surgical experience
- Previous anticoagulation experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
Attitude, aptitude
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Calm/able to work under pressure.
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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- Enw
- Tracey Shaw
- Teitl y swydd
- Matron
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01603 647509
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