Lymphoedema Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be an active and supportive member of the Lymphoedema team. Under supervision they will support the team in the provision of a high standard of patient/client care. Duties may also include some administrative work when required.

This post will demonstrate a range of caring/communication skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect. The post holder must have an interest in the specialist area and some basic general awareness of Lymphoedema. A willingness to undertake training within this specialism is vital.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
• GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
• or
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
• or
• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• - Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• - Be committed to providing high quality patient care
• - Possess competent IT skills (e.g. basic word, email, keyboard skills)
• - Show a willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
• - Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
• - Show commitment to working within the healthcare setting
• - Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role

Desirable

• - Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• - Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team
• - Experience of time management and prioritising work
• - Understands and demonstrates a compassionate approach to patients & their relatives

Desirable

• - Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

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

Lymphcare UK

Address

Central Clinic

Hall Street

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 7BX

Employer's website

http://lymphcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)