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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge

Experience

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

Skils and abilities