Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated experienced registered Nurse or registered Therapist who is competent and confident in a wide range of clinical skills to support a progressive Lymphoedema Service. The post will incorporate on going learning and training. On occasions it will be necessary to attend courses out of county; therefore a willingness to travel will be required. You will support the Lymphoedema Specialist Nurse Lead to deliver prompt effective personalised treatment plans to individuals identified to have Cancer Related Lymphoedema.
The applicant will work alongside our existing Lymphoedema team at University Hospital Dorset. Ideally the applicant should have knowledge and skills in the field of lymphoedema. However, this is also an excellent training opportunity for someone who demonstrates a real desire to follow a new pathway in a new speciality.
This role requires NMC Registration or relevant professional body
Base Location: Forest Holme Hospice
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will give high quality care and psychological support to patients and their families with secondary lymphoedema who have undergone treatment for cancer at the Dorset Cancer Centre.
Carry out a wide range of delegated lymphoedema treatments. All training will be provided within the lymphoedema clinic and further afield.
Encourage and empower patients/carers to adopt an active approach in their self-management and treatments of lymphoedema.
Promote high standards of evidence based care following policies and protocols and acting as point of contact for patients and carers.
Requirements
- Previous experience in lymphoedema care, oncology or palliative care, but those who have a Community or Tissue viability background will also be considered
- Will possess an NMC registration and BSc degree in nursing or relevant professional body qualification and have a willingness to work towards training within the Lymphoedema speciality.
- Physical ability to perform physical aspects of treatment including measuring of limbs and applying compression hosiery.
- Ability to work independently within your own skill set and limitations, demonstrating the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and record keeping
- IT skills essential
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN] or other relevant professional bodies
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
Desirable
- 1st level degree or working towards
- Communication / counselling course
- Specialist Course in relevant speciality
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
- Psychological Assessment Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable lymphoedema/oncology/Palliative Care/tissue viability Experience
- Managing specified patient caseload
- Min 3 years post reg experiences
- Working autonomously
Desirable
- Post reg qualification in specialist field/oncology/palliative care/tissue viability
- Recognised lymphoedema training
- Willingness to undertake appropriate clinical training in management of lymphoedema including manual lymphatic drainage
Technical skills
Essential
- IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
- Teaching and presentations Skills
- Extended Role skills as appropriate
- Able to integrate into Multi-disciplinary Team Influencing and negotiating Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable lymphoedema/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
- Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN] or other relevant professional bodies
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
Desirable
- 1st level degree or working towards
- Communication / counselling course
- Specialist Course in relevant speciality
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
- Psychological Assessment Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable lymphoedema/oncology/Palliative Care/tissue viability Experience
- Managing specified patient caseload
- Min 3 years post reg experiences
- Working autonomously
Desirable
- Post reg qualification in specialist field/oncology/palliative care/tissue viability
- Recognised lymphoedema training
- Willingness to undertake appropriate clinical training in management of lymphoedema including manual lymphatic drainage
Technical skills
Essential
- IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
- Teaching and presentations Skills
- Extended Role skills as appropriate
- Able to integrate into Multi-disciplinary Team Influencing and negotiating Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable lymphoedema/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
- Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
