• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-25-1224?language=en&page=618&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an experienced anticoagulation practitioner to lead and support this team to provide safe, effective clinical care.

  The anticoagulation team sits within clinical haematology. The anticoagulation clinics are largely nurse & pharmacist led and supported by the medical team.

  There is a large nursing team across the specialities in clinical haematology consisting of the day unit, haemophilia, MPN, ITP, Research and red cell. Each area has a lead nurse who together form the senior nursing team for clinical haematology.

  Clinical Haematology services are within the Clinical Pathology Directorate, itself part of the Specialist Medicine Division managed by the Royal London Site team within Barts Health.

  The anticoagulation department delivers a service to patients at all sites and supports primary care practitioners in all regions running their anticoagulation clinics. We have a home visit service operating out of the Whipps Cross and Royal London sites. The post holder is required to work across all sites of the Trust throughout the duration of his/her contract, to ensure the development and provision of an equal and standardised anticoagulation and thrombosis service across the Trust. They will be expected to plan, support and drive developments in the service according to patients' needs.

  Main duties of the job

  The role of the lead nurse practitioner for anticoagulation and thrombosis is to ensure the smooth management of staff and service across Barts Health anticoagulation clinics and to improve and develop the service for patients requiring venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.

  They will demonstrate expert practice using a high level of clinical autonomy, involving complex facts or situations. The post holder will act as an expert resource in anticoagulation and thrombosis care throughout the Trust for nursing and medical colleagues.

  The post holder is required to work across all sites of the Trust throughout the duration of his/her contract, to ensure the development and provision of an equal and standardised anticoagulation and thrombosis service across the Trust. They will be expected to plan, support and drive developments in the service according to patients' needs.

  The post holder will be expected to contribute and lead aspects of VTE prevention and care across the Trust and be a pivotal member of the Trust VTE board chaired by the deputy Chief Medical officer.

  They will spend a minimum of 40% of their time working directly with patients, ensuring that people using the NHS continue to benefit from the very best expertise. The remainder of their time is protected for management and service development, education, audit and personal development.

  About us

  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

  The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

  Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  259-7145718RLH-A

  Job locations

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Senior Band 7
  • Recent autonomous clinical experience in the relevant area of practice
  • Experience of change management and service improvement
  • Experience of collaborating with a multi-professional team
  • Experience of reflective practice
  • Strong visible leadership and team building skills
  • Advanced decision making Expertise in manging patients with complex needs
  • Ability to delegate and oversee the practice of the practitioner team
  • Able to analyse and act upon research and a changing environment

  Desirable

  • Proven effective budgetary management
  • Research experience
  • Change management experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to manage and develop a team
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, and externally
  • Strong visible leadership, team building skills
  • Strong management and organisational ability
  • Problem solving approach
  • Good delegation and empowerment skills
  • Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
  • Able to work under pressure and prioritise care
  • Computer skills
  • Effective negotiation & persuasion skills
  • Clinical supervision/counselling skills and experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Well-developed presentation and teaching skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding and participation in audit

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • In depth understanding of the different types of anticoagulation medications and their uses
  • Knowledge of counselling techniques

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Teaching qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice or equivalent clinical experience
  • Demonstrable Leadership and management skills
  • Skills in quality improvement and audit
  • Independent prescriber
  • Skills in incident review and management

  Desirable

  • Leadership course/Development Programme
  • Good understanding of issues within Barts Health, East London and Haematology in the UK
  • Masters or undertaking a masters modules

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Senior Band 7
  • Recent autonomous clinical experience in the relevant area of practice
  • Experience of change management and service improvement
  • Experience of collaborating with a multi-professional team
  • Experience of reflective practice
  • Strong visible leadership and team building skills
  • Advanced decision making Expertise in manging patients with complex needs
  • Ability to delegate and oversee the practice of the practitioner team
  • Able to analyse and act upon research and a changing environment

  Desirable

  • Proven effective budgetary management
  • Research experience
  • Change management experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to manage and develop a team
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, and externally
  • Strong visible leadership, team building skills
  • Strong management and organisational ability
  • Problem solving approach
  • Good delegation and empowerment skills
  • Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
  • Able to work under pressure and prioritise care
  • Computer skills
  • Effective negotiation & persuasion skills
  • Clinical supervision/counselling skills and experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Well-developed presentation and teaching skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding and participation in audit

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • In depth understanding of the different types of anticoagulation medications and their uses
  • Knowledge of counselling techniques

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Teaching qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice or equivalent clinical experience
  • Demonstrable Leadership and management skills
  • Skills in quality improvement and audit
  • Independent prescriber
  • Skills in incident review and management

  Desirable

  • Leadership course/Development Programme
  • Good understanding of issues within Barts Health, East London and Haematology in the UK
  • Masters or undertaking a masters modules

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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