Specialist Anticoagulation Pharmacist Band 8a
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £57,888.00 i £64,880.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £57888.00 - £64880.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9292-25-0459 |
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Duties and responsibilities Provide highly specialised advice concerning care for patients requiring anticoagulation therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting in line with Trust Policies, Nice Guidelines and NPSA18. Ensure that documentation is completed to the highest standard and that this standard is maintained. Participate is the ongoing development of the service and open to continual career development. To work within the anticoagulant service with focus, innovation and best evidence-based practice providing patients with the necessary knowledge and support to be able to manage their anticoagulant needs. To lead on providing education on anticoagulation and VTE Prevention training for the Trust. Responsible for the dosing of patients including appropriate dose adjustment and specifying next test date etc. using the DAWN Anticoagulation (AC) software. Advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of anticoagulation medications. Work closely with all members of the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals. To act as a role model for less experienced colleagues and promote best practice. You will lead on establishing dedicated bridging clinics to ensure patients are bridged appropriately and safely and with the correct supply of medication Attend relevant specialty, local and national meetings. Ensure that all procedures are adhered to, reviewed regularly and that all necessary records are completed. To update/write drug policies/protocols and guidelines for drugs used for anticoagulation and thrombosis treatments. To identify trends in drug errors and medicines safety incidents and develop strategies to minimise these. Deals with high level anticoagulation queries and provides advice to medical and nursing staff including senior medical staff. To investigate instances of hospital-acquired thrombosis and determine root causes where applicable in conjunction with Trust patient safety staff. To suggest service improvements to help reduce the incidence of these incidents. To determine the appropriate dosing of anticoagulant medication for referred patients to maintain an optimal level of anticoagulation for each individual patient and minimise adverse effects. To help promote standardisation in initiation and maintenance of anticoagulant therapy. To support and facilitate the discharge process for patients on anticoagulants. To ensure enoxaparin prescriptions and medication are supplied to those community patients requiring on-going supply To develop clinical pathways in the care of anticoagulated patients and for thromboprophylaxis Manage workload against competing priorities and urgent requests. Participate in recruitment and selection as appropriate. Provide specialist anticoagulation education and counselling to patients, co-ordinating seamless care between outpatient, inpatient and primary care. Engage with patients face to face or via the telephone in order to maximise their safety on anticoagulants, ensuring adherence to medication and discuss measures to improve time-in-range. To support the Trust in ensuring patients receive adequate VTE prevention and awareness information. Undertake audits relating to the prescribing of anticoagulants, adherence to guidelines, liaising with Anticoagulation, Haematology staff and healthcare professionals to improve service provision. To advise on reversal agents for anticoagulants. Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote effective, quality anticoagulant care across acute trust and primary care. Liaise closely with other services involved in the provision of anticoagulation including Pharmacy, the clinical haematology team and other specialities such as Respiratory and Cardiology Promote and represent Anticoagulation Service at local and corporate level. Promote VTE prevention for staff and patients. Ensure confidentiality is respected at all times. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.