Anticoagulation Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Anticoagulation Practitioner, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and delivering patient-centred care. This role is ideal for registered nurses or pharmacists with a passion for anticoagulation management and teamwork. You will work collaboratively across sites, ensuring best practices in patient care.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse required.
• Experience in Anticoagulation Management essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop the anticoagulant service with specialists.
• Provide care to meet patients’ anticoagulation needs.
• Ensure continuity of care and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomous Practice

Patient-Centred Care

Education

Degree-level registration

Mentor Prep teaching qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Anticoagulation Service as an Anticoagulation Practitioner. This role involves working collaboratively across all sites within Frimley Health Trust and with our partners in primary care. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

This position is open to registered nurses or pharmacists with experience in managing anticoagulation therapy. Candidates should be capable of autonomous practice and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Key Requirements

• Strong commitment to patient-centred service delivery
• Experience in Anticoagulation Management (essential)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, accuracy, and literacy skills
• Compassionate, caring, and detail-oriented
• Well-organised with the ability to remain calm in a busy work environment

If you are a team player with a passion for improving patient outcomes in anticoagulation therapy, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Develop the anticoagulant service at Frimley Health in conjunction with specialist nurses and the lead haematology consultant.
2. Provide skilled and competent care to meet patients’ anticoagulation needs, involving other healthcare team members as appropriate.
3. Ensure continuity of care.
4. Assess, plan, and implement care for patients requiring anticoagulant therapy according to protocols.
5. Assist in developing anticoagulant care pathways to facilitate seamless care, acting as a key worker.
6. Ensure patient treatment and care are based on best practices and evidence as a leader in anticoagulation.
7. Liaise with patients and GPs and organize implementation of planned actions as decided with the lead Haematology Consultant.

Working for Our Organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusivity and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer excellent development opportunities and training in various professional and clinical skills.

We value work-life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements to meet staff and service needs.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse
• Degree-level registration
• Mentor Prep teaching qualification (ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised anticoagulation course
• Non-medical prescribing course

Experience

• Recent clinical experience in relevant practice area
• Experience collaborating with a multi-professional team

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to train and supervise junior staff, patients, and carers
• Ability to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
• Ability to work independently within role boundaries
• Participation in delegated tasks, mentoring, auditing, and clinical governance
• Understanding of current issues in an NHS setting

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in practice change and project management
• Understanding of anticoagulant therapies

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to different sites