Job summary
We have an exciting role for anyone who has interest in Lymphoedema.
- Full management of Lymphoedema caseloads including being responsible and accountable for service operations and staff development with the support from the service manager.
- Leading and working in a small team of highly trained staff to deliver excellent Lymphoedema care in the Richmond locality.
Additional training will be offered to successful candidate to enhance their knowledge and expertise on Lymphoedema care including staff management supported by human resources.
What are you waiting for?
Apply now and be a part of this exciting team!
***Previous applicants need not apply***
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the Lymphoedema caseload management and clinic provisions.
Responsible for staff management and training development.
Responsible for evidence-based service delivery.
Collaborative working with healthcare professionals and other health care providers.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards.
In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users. If you enjoy a challenge and want to go home each day knowing you made a difference, you will thrive in our organisation.
Infection Control
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
For more information, please contact
Mylene dela Cruz, Service Manager Specialist Nurses
mylene.delacruz@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
For more information, please contact
Mylene dela Cruz, Service Manager Specialist Nurses
mylene.delacruz@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RGN with current registration with NMC
- Nursing Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN)
- Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. Lymphoedema management, Manual Lymphatic drainage, massage therapies
- Physical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber V100 or V150
- Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines
- Infection prevention and control standards
- Risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Understanding of the current trends in oedema and lymphoedema management.
Desirable
- Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets
- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating oedema/lymphoedema patients in their own homes and in a clinic setting
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team
- Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members
- Experience of mentoring students
- Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget
Desirable
- Experience of audit evaluation
- Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget
Skills
Essential
- Holistic assessment, core clinical and clinical reasoning skills to proactively manage patient care
- Effective leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
- Ability to lead by example, both clinically and managerially, being consistent and fair to all staff in every aspect of work
- Ability to build the team to a high-performance level, conducive to professional development and team cohesiveness
- Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients, and other agencies
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages and digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Able to produce well written and timely clinical records and service reports
- Ability to lead and participate in service and organisational change
- Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver or can cycle to work.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service
- Willingness to undertake training and competencies for additional clinical interventions to support service development
- Willingness to learn and implement new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RGN with current registration with NMC
- Nursing Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN)
- Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. Lymphoedema management, Manual Lymphatic drainage, massage therapies
- Physical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber V100 or V150
- Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines
- Infection prevention and control standards
- Risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Understanding of the current trends in oedema and lymphoedema management.
Desirable
- Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets
- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating oedema/lymphoedema patients in their own homes and in a clinic setting
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team
- Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members
- Experience of mentoring students
- Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget
Desirable
- Experience of audit evaluation
- Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget
Skills
Essential
- Holistic assessment, core clinical and clinical reasoning skills to proactively manage patient care
- Effective leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
- Ability to lead by example, both clinically and managerially, being consistent and fair to all staff in every aspect of work
- Ability to build the team to a high-performance level, conducive to professional development and team cohesiveness
- Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients, and other agencies
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages and digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Able to produce well written and timely clinical records and service reports
- Ability to lead and participate in service and organisational change
- Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver or can cycle to work.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service
- Willingness to undertake training and competencies for additional clinical interventions to support service development
- Willingness to learn and implement new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
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).
