About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Working autonomously, the nurse prescriber will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the nurse prescriber. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Conduct clinical assessments and manage patients on anticoagulation therapy (including initiation, monitoring, and dose adjustment).
Prescribe and optimize anticoagulation treatment in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Review INR results, adjust treatment plans, and ensure timely follow-up.
Deliver patient education and counselling on anticoagulation therapy, adherence, and lifestyle considerations.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care.
Assist in implementing standardised procedures for switching patients from warfarin to DOAC therapy.
About us
Our mission in Redbridge is to strengthen, develop and support local general practice, to enable the delivery of high-quality care to local people. We are in the very fortunate position where all 4 of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Redbridge are working together as part of the Redbridge-wide GP federation Healthbridge Direct.
This means we are able to build strong clinical teams within and across the PCNs. We are now at the very start of an exciting journey of building a team of over 100 additional clinical roles to support and enable the delivery of services within each of our 4 PCNs. We are building teams within and across the PCNs to enable peer support and team working both within and across professions.
We have a unique opportunity in Redbridge to create something special and we want you to be part of it. We have the infrastructure, the relationships, and the potential to create a team that will make a significant difference to GP practices, to outcomes for local populations, and to individual lives for patients across Redbridge.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the nurse prescriber. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Conduct clinical assessments and manage patients on anticoagulation therapy (including initiation, monitoring, and dose adjustment).
Prescribe and optimize anticoagulation treatment in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Review INR results, adjust treatment plans, and ensure timely follow-up.
Deliver patient education and counselling on anticoagulation therapy, adherence, and lifestyle considerations.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care.
Assist in implementing standardised procedures for switching patients from warfarin to DOAC therapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with independent prescribing qualification. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Experience in anticoagulation management or relevant clinical areas. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Previous experience in primary care or community-based anticoagulation services. Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS,INR Star).
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.
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 Healthbridge Direct
Address 53-63 Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
Redbridge
IG4 5EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.healthbridgedirect.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)