Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse in Carmarthen

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to apply for the role of Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse across Carmarthenshire and based at Glangwili General Hospital. As a member of the team, you will work with the Anticoagulation CNS team, Consultants and the Multidisciplinary Team. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential to work collaboratively with patients, the public and professional staff across the spectrum of health and social care, to deliver and continue to develop a high standard of care for patients receiving anticoagulant therapy aiming to promote health and prevent disease.

Anticoagulation CNS Role

• To promote a high standard of patient care in all aspects of anticoagulation nursing.
• To accept new referrals for anticoagulation, conduct assessment interviews and provide on-going education of patients.
• To run anticoagulation monitoring clinics and supervise the practice of support workers.
• To interpret results and determine anticoagulation dosing using computer assisted decision‑making software.
• To assess and initiate treatment for patients referred from their GP and A&E on an ambulatory DVT Pathway.
• To provide anticoagulation / thromboprophylaxis teaching on medical induction & nursing preceptorship days.
• To take the lead on anticoagulation audit, and to assist with the audit of thromboprophylaxis.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the delivery of nurse led anticoagulant services in the Health Board with clinical support of the Consultant Haematologists.
• Accept direct referrals from primary and secondary health care professionals for patients needing anticoagulation therapy, avoiding the need for hospital admission and promoting early discharge.
• Deliver nurse-led care following agreed protocols for the initiation and maintenance of anticoagulation therapy for outpatients with atrial fibrillation.
• Through nurse-led clinics, utilize expert knowledge and clinical skills.
• Analyze, interpret, act on and communicate results sensitively to the patient and referral source.
• Analyze, co‑ordinate, organise and monitor the treatment of patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, following agreed protocols, including dose adjustments according to blood test results and managing emergency treatment for patients at risk of thrombosis/bleeding due to under/over anticoagulation.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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