Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to apply for the role of Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse across Carmarthenshire and based at Glangwili General Hospital.

As a member of the team you will work  with the Anticoagulation CNS team, Consultants and the Multidisciplinary Team.  Excellent communication and time management skills are essential to work collaboratively with patients, the public and professional staff across the spectrum of health and social care,  to deliver and continue to develop a high standard of care for patients receiving anticoagulant therapy aiming to promote health and prevent disease.

The Anticoagulation CNS role is:

To promote a high standard of patient care in all aspects of anticoagulation nursing.

To accept new referrals for anticoagulation, conduct assessment interviews and provide on-going education of patients.

To run anticoagulation monitoring clinics and supervise the practice of support workers.

To interpret results and determine anticoagulation dosing using computer assisted decision-making software.

To assess and initiate treatment for patients referred from their GP and  A&E on an ambulatory DVT Pathway.

To provide anticoagulation / thromboprophylaxis teaching on medical induction & nursing preceptorship days.

To take the lead on anticoagulation audit, and to assist with the audit of thromboprophylaxis.

Main duties of the job

Manage the delivery of nurse led anticoagulant services in the Health Board with clinical support of the Consultant Haematologists.

Accept direct referrals from primary and secondary health care professionals for patients needing anticoagulation therapy, avoiding the need for hospital admission and promoting early discharge.

Deliver nurse-led care following agreed protocols for the initiation and maintenance of anticoagulation therapy for outpatients with atrial fibrillation. Through nurse-led clinics, utilize expert knowledge and clinical skills.

Analyze, interpret, act on and communicate results sensitively to the patient and referral source.

Analyze, co-ordinate, organize and monitor the treatment of patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, following agreed protocols, including dose adjustments according to blood test results and managing emergency treatment for patients at risk of thrombosis/bleeding due to under/over anticoagulation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 14/08/26.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable