Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist

Integrated Care System; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Worthing seeks a Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role involves providing expert care in anticoagulation and thrombosis management, managing complex patient cases, and running a dedicated clinic. Candidates should have NMC registration and significant clinical experience, particularly in anticoagulation settings. Join a supportive team dedicated to service improvement and patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in clinical environments.
• Evidence of autonomous practice.
• Experience of using multiple trust IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care and guidance within VTE and Anticoagulation.
• Manage complex anticoagulation patient cases.
• Run an anticoagulation clinic for the client group.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute clinical experience

Experience with anticoagulation clinics

Teaching and mentorship

Venepuncture

Education

University accredited anticoagulation course

Physical assessment course

Tools

Anticoagulation dosing software (DAWN)

Coaguchek point of care testing machines

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 14 August 2025

We would like to take this opportunity to identify a suitable candidate to join the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation nurse led team at St Richards and Worthing Hospital in a Band 6 CNS role.

We are therefore seeking applications from candidates who have the appropriate clinical experience, leadership potential, and professional competencies required to fulfil the responsibilities of this role.

This role offers an excellent development opportunity for a motivated individual looking to gain experience in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation within a supportive environment. Anticoagulation nurse led services across UHSx are in a process of merging with a vision to establish a symbiotic anticoagulation service for all our clients.

The successful candidate will work closely within the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation team across both sites supporting the Deputy Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Nurse (B7) based at SRH & WG.

As part of this process, we strongly encourage individuals with a passion for service improvement, personal development, and collaborative working to apply.

We would consider training a person into this position as long as they have the relevant clinical experience required.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly specialised role that will involve providing expert care, advice, guidance and professional judgement within the remit of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Anticoagulation for our service users, Trust professionals and external care stakeholders.

As a CNS you will be working as part of a MDT to manage the care of our anticoagulation and thrombosis patients within this geographical area.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourcandidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

Working closely within the VTE/Anticoagulation Nurse team with the Haematology consultants & anticoagulation Pharmacist, the CNS provides an anticoagulation dosing and advice service, for patients on Vitamin K Antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants.

Our client group includes a variety of patients with pro-thrombotic conditions requiring safe & effective management of their anticoagulation. This care is delivered across both hospital sites.

To assist with the in- patient management of the complex patients providing specialist knowledge and ensuring transition of anticoagulation management plans between primary and secondary care

As a thrombosis and anticoagulation nurse specialist, you will be expected to manage complex anticoagulation patient cases and take part in the Anticoagulation MDT meeting to ensure sound governance within this service.

There is no specific caseload of patients to manage, but there shall be shared responsibility for the cohort of patients attending the service

You will be responsible for autonomously running an anticoagulation clinic for your client group under the overarching supervision of your senior lead specialist nurses.

An important aspect of this role is to liaise with the community health professionals regarding the care of your patients and to provide education on venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation for patients and other health care practitioners

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

• NMC registration with substantial experience
• Acute clinical experience
• Experience of using multiple trust IT systems
• Evidence of autonomous practice
• Experience of working within an anticoagulation clinic
• University accredited anticoagulation course
• Non medical prescriber or desire to train
• Teaching and mentorship training
• Work within clinic settings
• Experience of using anticoagulation dosing software such as DAWN
• Physical assessment course
• Venepuncture
• Trained in using Coaguchek point of care testing machines
• Experience with quality control testing

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)