VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse Specialist

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., 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.

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.

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. Benefits we offer to you:
• 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