Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our lymphoedema service to meet increasing local demand and to enhance the new model of community working within North West London. This role offers the chance for your voice to be heard in the development of our new service model.
The role aims:
To contribute to a comprehensive, effective and cost-efficient lymphoedema service
To provide outpatient clinical assessment and care to patients with lymphoedema and to act as a resource to patients, their carers and staff
To work collaboratively with the Lead Lymphoedema practitioner and Head of Nursing in the strategic planning and development of the lymphoedema service
Main duties of the job
Ensure that patients have equitable access to the service, and that the service meets the needs of patients within the catchment area.
Provide treatment for patients both within the Lymphoedema clinic and on occasion the in-patient unit.
Provide specialist Lymphoedema management that is sensitive to the cultural needs of patients and their families/carers, acknowledging diversity.
Assist in developing a Lymphoedema team that strives to be at the forefront of Lymphoedema management developments.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree level qualification, such as RN, HCPC
- Qualification in Complex Decongestive Therapy to include Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Previous experience in treating advanced and complex Lymphoedema.
- Evidence of attending an Advanced Communication course or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of having attained level 2 Psychological Skills training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Portfolio of career long learning
- Evidence of continuing updated knowledge in the management of Lymphoedema e.g., attendance of the British Lymphology Society Annual Conference.
- MSc Level relevant qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a Lymphoedema service and five year post registration experience.
- Evidence of attending relevant post-registration development
- Ability to participate in stock and supply management of the Lymphoedema service within budgetary constraints.
- Knowledge of the current nursing and Lymphoedema care agendas.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and it's relevance in lymphoedema care
Desirable
- Ability to teach other health care professionals
- Previous budget management experience
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to undertake comprehensive physical assessments of patients
- Ability to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate daily caseload within existing resources.
- Committed and motivated to the development of lymphoedema services.
Desirable
- Computer literacy including Word and use of electronic patient records
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree level qualification, such as RN, HCPC
- Qualification in Complex Decongestive Therapy to include Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Previous experience in treating advanced and complex Lymphoedema.
- Evidence of attending an Advanced Communication course or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of having attained level 2 Psychological Skills training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Portfolio of career long learning
- Evidence of continuing updated knowledge in the management of Lymphoedema e.g., attendance of the British Lymphology Society Annual Conference.
- MSc Level relevant qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a Lymphoedema service and five year post registration experience.
- Evidence of attending relevant post-registration development
- Ability to participate in stock and supply management of the Lymphoedema service within budgetary constraints.
- Knowledge of the current nursing and Lymphoedema care agendas.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and it's relevance in lymphoedema care
Desirable
- Ability to teach other health care professionals
- Previous budget management experience
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to undertake comprehensive physical assessments of patients
- Ability to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate daily caseload within existing resources.
- Committed and motivated to the development of lymphoedema services.
Desirable
- Computer literacy including Word and use of electronic patient records
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).
