VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse Specialist

Job overview

VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse Specialist

Band 7

The VTE Specialist Nurse will form part of the Urgent and Emergency Care service, providing specialist nursing expertise in the prevention, assessment and management of venous thromboembolic disease across acute medical services.

Working alongside the ACPs and Medical team within Acute Medicine, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver safe, timely and effective care for patients at risk of, or diagnosed with, VTE.

The role will include VTE prevention and risk assessment, assessment of suspected DVT/PE, anticoagulation management and patient education, alongside supporting ward teams and contributing to service development, audit and education.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate outpatient pathways for patients requiring ongoing management following a pulmonary embolism, working collaboratively with acute and community services to ensure continuity of care.

*** If you do not currently meet all the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification but have a strong interest in the role, we would still encourage you to apply. Full support and training will be provided, including the opportunity to undertake a non-medical prescribing course, where required.

The post will initially be offered at Band 6 during the training period.

Main duties of the job

Autonomously assess and manage patients with VTE, including diagnosis, treatment and anticoagulation prescribing and monitoring in line with clinical guidelines. Deliver care through dedicated clinics, arrange investigations and referrals, and ensure safe discharge. Provide patient education and develop outpatient pathways for ongoing management following pulmonary embolism, working with acute and community services.

Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor service effectiveness. Develop and implement VTE guidelines and pathways, participate in clinical audits and the Thrombosis Committee, and use NICE guidance to improve patient outcomes and safety.

Provide specialist advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals. Coordinate referrals, address concerns and support staff education. Demonstrate clinical leadership, identify training needs and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop specialist practice and improve VTE care across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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.