Anticoagulation Practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustBournemouth, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based in Bournemouth. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 9 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? Join our dynamic Anticoagulation Service as a Band 6 Anticoagulation Practiti...
- Provide an autonomous clinical dosing service for patients on anticoagulants in both hospital and community settings.
- Manage a caseload of patients requiring anticoagulation therapy, including initiation, bridging, conversion, and maintenance.
- Dose Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) using computerised dosing software in line with Trust and national guidelines.
- Deliver structured education, support, and specialist advice to patients and their families to promote safe and informed care.
- Conduct telephone consultations and practitioner-led clinics to review and adjust treatment plans.
- Assess patients for anticoagulation therapy, checking indications, contraindications, and safety considerations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to ensure safe and effective anticoagulant management.
- Participate in service development, audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with local and national guidelines.
- Support training and education for new staff and contribute to creating a learning environment within the team.
Providing a clinical dosing service for patients on anticoagulantscontributing to clinical care within the hospital and community
The anticoagulant practitioner will be responsible for providing specialistknowledge and care to patients. They will undertake a range of duties toensure the effective delivery of care, providing specialist advice,structured education and ongoing support to their anticoagulant patientsbased on individual need.
The post holder will be an experienced registered nurse responsible forthe provision of an autonomous service for patients requiringanticoagulation therapy, but will refer for consultant nurse/haematologist advice when secondary involvement is necessary.
To dose Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulant and associated drugs asdirected by departmental, Trust and national guidelines
To provide support and education to patients receiving anticoagulanttherapy
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Essential: - Relevant experience in post registration Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) at Band 5
Essential: - Good keyboard and telephone skills
Desirable: - Experience of using computerised anticoagulation software would be advantageous
Essential: - Ability to work independently and within a small team; - Ability to communicate effectively with all service users; - Good written and verbal communications skills; - Good interpretive skills
Essential: - Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Essential: - A good understanding of Anticoagulation and Thrombosis including National Guidelines i.e NICE, BSCH, Haemostasis and Thrombosis Guidelines; - To be able to provide education to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy; - Ability to operate within quality assurance parameters
Desirable: - Previous anticoagulation/cardiology/stroke experience/training
Essential: - Evidence of continuing professional development; - Through sound knowledge base be able to provide clinical advice to patients and other healthcare professionals; - Ability to use IT packages such as Microsoft Office and Outlook
Desirable: - Knowledge of NHS/Trust IT systems
Essential: - Able to concentrate for prolonger periods; - Confident; - Enthusiastic; - Flexible
How this role compares
We hold 971 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
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You have 6 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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