DVT Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

DVT Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Clinically assess patients with suspicion of DVT or diagnosis of DVT and where necessary commence treatment.

• Review of medication and any contraindication to anticoagulants
• Requesting and taking bloods, urinalysis
• Provide information on anticoagulant medication options, education on DVT diagnosis and support patients in choosing appropriate treatment.
• Initiate anticoagulation therapy as per treatment protocols
• Ensure that all test results are recorded accurately in patients electronic record
• Establish and maintain communication between patients, carers, relatives and members of the DVT team.
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of daily clinics, working collaboratively with Sonographers and Vascular Scientists, who provide the scanning element of the service, and Health Care Assistants
• Ensure the safe transport and storage of medical equipment.
• Work in partnership with GPs keeping them updated with their patients condition and treatment.
• Adhere to UHL policies on the administration of medicines, clinical guidelines & protocols and record keeping. Participate in ongoing audits of the services on a regular basis examining clinical outcomes and patient/general practice satisfaction with the service.
• Respond to queries from the GP's and medical staff submitting inpatient referrals regarding a possible diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

Main duties of the job

To be part of an existing team running nurse led clinic services Mon - Fri.

To have completed both non medical prescribing and consultation skills module to enable the successful candidate to work autonomously after a period of supervision and induction.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ().

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) nurse roles involve the independent assessment, diagnosis, and management of DVT patients by working autonomously and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include patient education on anticoagulation, administering treatments, conducting diagnostic tests, monitoring conditions, and coordinating follow-up care in various settings like clinics or patient homes. They also serve as a specialist resource, contributing to service development, education for other healthcare professionals, and clinical audits.

Person Specification

• Non Medical Prescribing

NMC professional Registration

• NMC professional Registration
• Consultation and Clinical Examination Skills

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust