Senior Thrombosis

The Senior Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Administrator will have responsibility for the organisation of anticoagulation and thrombosis clinics and the (seamless running of all aspects of the service administration) day to day smooth running of the service.

They will be assisted in this by a junior administrator and will take responsibility for job specific training and allocation of workload for both themselves and this member of staff. Under the leadership and guidance of the Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Administration Manager, they will be able to take the lead in providing a point of care testing service for patients in clinics. This includes training staff and patients in its use and assessing competencies. The Senior Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Administrator therefore functions at a higher competency level than that of other Administrator Support, one that involves patient contact and delivery of care.

The senior thrombosis and anticoagulation administrator must be interchangeable within both the thrombosis and anticoagulation areas of the job and be flexible to work within all aspects of this role.

Close working with Administration lead to ensure constantly updated system review, patient management and best practice.

Obtain fingerpick blood samples using the CoaguChek. Keep accurate records of the result and report to a qualified healthcare professional in the Anticoagulation Clinic.

Ensure all necessary internal and external quality controls on the CoaguChek are carried out and accurate records kept. Report any issues to the lead CNS.

Ensure all clinical responsibilities are conducted according to Trust policies and guidelines regarding infection control and prevention.

Contribute to the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, friends and hospital visitors

Answering a patient telephone line,(including managing the answerphone system), answering queries and rebooking appointments as appropriate. Passing on advice provided by the CNS if required.

**The post holder’s key relationships will be with**:
**Internal**: Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Administration Manager, Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Service CNS team, Lead Haematology Consultant, Lead Acute Medical Consultant and Anticoagulant Pharmacist.

**External**: Community Pharmacist Anticoagulation Service. General Practitioners, Service Users

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At all times follow the Anticoagulation Service Guidelines.

Set up clinic lists. Ensuring patients are aware of when they are due in clinic. Look out for expected INR results and give to the CNS for dosing in a timely manner.

Ensure all patients who have had an INR taken have been dosed and a mailer printed out for that episode.

Ensure DNA lists are printed out daily and that all have been actioned by the CNS and a mailer printed

Ensure all mailers are posted out on the same day to ensure next day delivery

Ensure that all discharge referrals are processed in a timely fashion in a way that does not delay the discharge of patients and result in ‘bed blocking’.

Liaise with CPAMS and book patients’ appointments on discharge into their clinics as required

Ensure all patients seen in clinics are booked onto Careflow and have an outcome recorded.

Ensure that all relevant documentation is scanned onto the patient’s DAWN record

Order and send notes as requested using the electronic tracking system on Careflow for booking patients notes in and out of the departme