Lymphodema Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with lymphoedema or chronic oedema, addressing physical, psychological, and psychosocial needs in line with best practice and clinical guidelines.
• To develop and implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs, using appropriate treatment modalities such as compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and education. Ensure treatment plans are based on evidence-based practice.
• To regularly evaluate the patient's progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure continued improvement and effective symptom management.
• To work closely with other healthcare professionals within the hospice and hospital teams to ensure continuity of care, providing advice and sharing relevant patient information where needed.
• To provide clear and practical information to patients and their families about managing lymphoedema and oedema, ensuring patients are supported in managing their condition independently.
• To serve as a clinical resource for other healthcare professionals, offering guidance on lymphoedema management and maintaining clinical standards.
• To participate in the lymphoedema peer group clinical supervision.
• To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of care by participating in audits and reviews of patient outcomes. Ensure that the service maintains a high standard of care delivery.
• To ensure the appropriate use of resources, including equipment and supplies, and assist in managing stock levels effectively. Highlight any resource constraints to the Lead Practitioner.
• To contribute to the development and adherence to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and high-quality care across the service.
• To employ excellent communication skills in conveying at time complex or sensitive information.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Registered Nurse or State registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Internationally approved certificate as a Lymphoedema Therapist (Foeldi, Vodder, Casley-Smith, Leduc or equivalent).
• Professional registration
• Educated to first degree level or equivalent
• Post registration lymphoedema skills & experience
• Excellent lymphoedema clinical 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)