Job summary
Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse - Band 6
£44,485 - £52,521 inc HCAS per annum pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service. The post-holder will develop knowledge and skills in both Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema as a hybrid role.
These small services work together as one and having skills that are interchangeable works perfectly, producing the best outcomes for patients.
The post holder will join a small team of motivated, innovative clinicians. They will work within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema team to provide a high quality, patient focused service for patients presenting with Lymphoedema/chronic oedema/leg ulceration and/or Tissue Viability issues.
This will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics.
The post holder will support the achievement of Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) and use data to manage caseloads and monitor KPIs and clinical outcomes. The post holder will support with relevant clinical audit, teaching and will be actively involved in service development.
Proposed interview date 3rd October 2025
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree
- NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Accredited Tissue Viability course
- Accredited course in Leg Ulcer Management
- Chronic oedema course
- PGDip District Nursing
- Nurse Prescriber
- Management/leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Proven experience of nurse led clinics
- Proven experience of teaching/supervision
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
- Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Caseload management skills
- Ability to run and manage clinics
- Ability to support and participate in clinical audits
- Computer literate
- Familiar with and understands the monitoring and achievement of KPIs in a healthcare setting
- Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
Desirable
- EMIS literate.
- Policy and Guideline writing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree
- NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Accredited Tissue Viability course
- Accredited course in Leg Ulcer Management
- Chronic oedema course
- PGDip District Nursing
- Nurse Prescriber
- Management/leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Proven experience of nurse led clinics
- Proven experience of teaching/supervision
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
- Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Caseload management skills
- Ability to run and manage clinics
- Ability to support and participate in clinical audits
- Computer literate
- Familiar with and understands the monitoring and achievement of KPIs in a healthcare setting
- Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
Desirable
- EMIS literate.
- Policy and Guideline writing 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
