Anticoagulant Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Dudley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Anticoagulant Nurse, where your skills will contribute to delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, providing specialist nursing care and developing your professional skills. With a commitment to flexible working and employee well-being, this role is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while ensuring excellent health care for all.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with evidence of professional development.
• Experience in relevant specialty preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of nursing care within the specialty.
• Support the CNS in providing professional advice to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

NMC registration

Driving

Personal self-development

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Main area Anticoagulation Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday) At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0525-7054459

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata, per annum (Band 6 on completion of competences) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/05/2025 23:59

Anticoagulant Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our friendly team.We currently have one postat 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive nurses to join our team, previous experience of anticoagulation would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given in all aspects of the speciality. This role is part community and travel to different Hospital sites and patients’ homes will be required.

A commitment to undertake the non-medical prescribing course is essential if certificate not already held.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist Service and will support the CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) or Sisters in ensuring high standards of nursing
care are provided to all patients receiving care in the specialty.

The post holder will be department based. The post holder will support the CNS/Sisters in providing professional advice to members of the
multidisciplinary team; assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the specialty

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered

Experience

• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Previous substantial experience in relevant speciality

Skills

• Committed to personal self development
• Driving

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.

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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.

Name Sarah Hughes Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01384 456111 Additional information

Amy-Louise Bennett 01384 456111 ext 2048 option 3 or 2306