Nurse Specialist - Anti-Coagulation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Nurse Specialist in Anti-Coagulation to provide expert care and guidance to patients. This role involves managing anticoagulation therapy, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with significant experience in anticoagulant management and strong teaching skills. Competitive salary and full training are provided.

Benefits

Full training & development package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience with a broad range of clinical experience.
• Experience in anticoagulant management.
• Ability to teach and assess in the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurse-led anticoagulation service to patients referred to Haematology.
• Promote effective communication between the patient and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge on all aspects of anti-coagulation.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Teaching and assessing

Education

Registered Nurse

BSc Adult nursing or equivalent

Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)

Tools

Clinical software tool

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Nurse Specialist - Anti-Coagulation

The closing date is 07 November 2025

An opportunity has arisen within the Anticoagulation team for a permanent post as a Band 6 Nurse Specialist. The team are based in Pathology at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and use the Dawn software to manage the patient caseload.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised nurse to provide telephone dosing advice to a range of patients, complying with national guidelines. You will be able to communicate effectively with the patient, their carers their GP and staff providing the clinical and laboratory services. A caring and patient disposition is essential.

Full training & development package can be offered

Main duties of the job

• To provide a nurse-led anticoagulation service to patients referred to Haematology.
• To promote effective communication between the patient, the laboratory and the patients GP or referring clinician, ensuring thebest possible care and advice is given to the patient.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge on all aspects ofanti-coagulation

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• BSc Adult nursing or equivalent
• Teaching qualification: ENB 998 Teaching/Assessing, City & Guilds 7307/6, or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• Substantial post registration experience with a broad range of clinical experience
• Experience of working with a clinical software tool
• Experience in anticoagulant management
• Experience of developing practice in others and in possession of a wide skill set in teaching and learning practices
• Experience of working and contributing within a case load of patients with complex care needs
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of medication and interventions used in the management of thromboembolism and anticoagulation therapy
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and initiatives and common issues in relation to anticoagulation
• Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum/pro rata