Cohese Healthcare is a well established socially responsible enterprise working with the NHS to provide high quality diagnostic and treatment pathways within local communities.
As part of our NHS provision, we are commissioned to provide DVT services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG ICB) Monday - Saturday and Swindon Tuesdays and Thursdays (subject to change).
We are looking for a registered nurse to join our DVT nursing team on a bank/casual basis to support our Swindon clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional hours may be available in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
This is a great opportunity to grow or develop new skills in a supportive clinical environment. Experience in a similar service would be welcomed, but it is not essential, as we will provide full training and support.
We would also welcome applications from candidates with a qualification in non-medical prescribing, but this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
Working to our agreed DVT Treatment protocols, the DVT Nurse (DVTNs) will be responsible for the initial nursing assessment and subsequent education and care of patients with confirmed DVT or inconclusive scans. The post holder will recognise the impact of a diagnosis of DVT on each patient and ensure information is given in a manner and timely way that patients can understand, giving time for questions.
Job responsibilities
As a key member of our clinical team, you will deliver a high standard of patient care and administrative duties within community outpatient clinics. Working with a team consisting of a Nurse, Healthcare Assistant and Sonographer or Vascular Scientist, you will contribute to the delivery of safe and efficient clinics ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality are respected. The ability to use your own initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure are all essential.
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.
