Anticoagulation Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Anticoagulation Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. In this role, you will manage a caseload of patients requiring anticoagulation therapy, provide expert support, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You will play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and safety and contribute to service development. If you're passionate about patient care and professional growth, we would love to hear from you. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for autonomy and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of patients on anticoagulant therapy.
• Proficient in using computerized dosing software.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide an autonomous clinical dosing service for patients.
• Manage a caseload of anticoagulation therapy patients.
• Deliver structured education and support to patients.

Skills

Clinical dosing service expertise

Patient management

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? Join our dynamic Anticoagulation Service as a Band 6 Anticoagulation Practitioner and play a vital role in improving outcomes for patients across the community and hospital settings.

You’ll assist in managing a caseload of over 1,000 patients who take vitamin K antagonists, providing expert support for both inpatients and outpatients, and working across all areas of anticoagulation therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical expertise, work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and make a real difference to patient safety and quality of care. If you’re looking for a role that combines autonomy, variety, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Provide an autonomous clinical dosing service for patients on anticoagulants in both hospital and community settings.
• Manage a caseload of patients requiring anticoagulation therapy, including initiation, bridging, conversion, and maintenance.
• Dose Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) using computerised dosing software in line with Trust and national guidelines.
• Deliver structured education, support, and specialist advice to patients and their families to promote safe and informed care.
• Conduct telephone consultations and practitioner-led clinics to review and adjust treatment plans.
• Assess patients for anticoagulation therapy, checking indications, contraindications, and safety considerations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to ensure safe and effective anticoagulant management.
• Participate in service development, audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with local and national guidelines.
• Support training and education for new staff and contribute to creating a learning environment within the team.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026