VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse Specialist

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.

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.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Essential: - Current NMC Registration; - Evidence of completion of relevant courses appropriate to the clinical area; - Evidence of Masters level study or willingness to work towards with organisational support; - Evidence of post registration education in Cancer/Tumour Speciality or willing to commence within 6 months of commencing in post; - Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards with organisational support; - Advanced Communication skills training or willingness to undertake; - Psychological level 2 training or willingness to undertake.; - Non-Medical prescribing

Desirable: - Leadership/Management Qualification.; - Clinical Examination Skills level 7.

Essential: - In depth expert knowledge appropriate to speciality.; - Knowledge of cancer terminology, pathways and Treatments; - Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda.

Essential: - Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above within cancer/palliative care/speciality.; - Experience of multi-professional working.; - Experience mentoring/supervising others.; - Experience of managing change.; - Experience of contributing to audit and research.; - Leadership and management experience.

Desirable: - Previous experience working at a Band 7 level.

Essential: - Ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective MDT.; - Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate effectively and support staff.; - Exemplar effective verbal and written communication skills. and able to support people with life changing news; - Ability to interpret data and utilise to improve practice.; - Ability to support, encourage and motivate others.; - Computer literacy skills.; - Ability to effectively communicate with the Senior Leadership Team