Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation team at St Richards and Worthing Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess NMC registration and relevant clinical experience, providing expert care and managing anticoagulation patients. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment focused on personal development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NMC registration with substantial clinical experience.
• Experience working within an anticoagulation clinic is desirable.
• Acute clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anticoagulation dosing and advice services.
• Manage complex anticoagulation patient cases.
• Educate patients and community health professionals.

Skills

Acute clinical experience

Evidence of autonomous practice

Experience of using multiple trust IT systems

Education

NMC registration with substantial experience

Job description

Job summary

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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7355665-AUG25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description 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

Job description 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 Essential

• NMC registration with substantial experience
• Acute clinical experience
• Experience of using multiple trust IT systems
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Desirable

• 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 Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential

• NMC registration with substantial experience
• Acute clinical experience
• Experience of using multiple trust IT systems
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)