Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Anticoagulation team, a 12 month Secondment opportunity to lead the team through a period of service change. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Lead Nurse to manage the Anticoagulation service on behalf of the Trust,  to ensure an efficient and effective service, which complies with best practice. 

You will be required to a lead a dedicated team of experienced anticoagulant nurse specialists, supported by a clerical team.  You will provide professional and clinical leadership for patients, their families, carer(s), nurses and other Healthcare Professional(s).

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for caseload management, work allocation and clinical supervision.  You will line manage the team and co-ordinate service delivery.

As the lead you will;

• train and ensure the competence of the team.
• ensure appropriate HR processes are followed with relation to sickness management and performance, escalating as necessary.
• be proactive in the maintenance of the quality of the department being involved in benchmarking, audit and clinical governance. 
• monitor performance indicators and turnaround times.
• maintain and troubleshoot the Dawn Anticoagulation dosing system, ensuring updates are applied as appropriate
• demonstrate competence in the review of medical history & clinical information which may impact on effective anticoagulation, the interpretation of INR results, adjustments & monitoring of dosing regimes of vitamin K antagonists and provide expert clinical advice to patients, relatives, carers and other health care professionals.
• demonstrate strong effective decision making in relation to clinical management of patients on anticoagulants.
• act as a role model and be actively involved in staff development/support in relation to any change management during periods of service reconfiguration to ensure retention of motivated staff.

Working for our organisation

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!

The Anticoagulation service serves the population of Shropshire and Mid Wales and provides anticoagulant monitoring and dosing.   It is a nurse-led telephone  service providing dose recommendations and advice for oral anticoagulants to patients, carers, nursing and medical staff. The team consists of specialist nurses and clerical staff overseen by a Consultant Haematologist. The service supports blended working, involving both shifts in the office and some working from home.

The team are warm and friendly and highly committed to the care of their patients.