Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lymphoedema practitioner to work within Powys Teaching Health Board. We are looking for a nurse or therapist with a passion for the delivery evidence-based care for our patients.
The successful candidate should be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team and have excellent communication skills as well as the physical skills, effort and manual dexterity required to carry out all aspects of Lymphoedema management. You must be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have excellent standards of patient care and documentation.
This service seeks a positive team player with excellent abilities to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
The poster holder will improve clinical outcomes through effective use of resources, education, and training in aspects of Lymphoedema specialist care, and assessment and review of current treatments. You will work closely with the wider MDT, utilising highly specialised clinical knowledge and skills to support the effective management of patients with or at risk of developing chronic Lymphoedema.
The ability to deliver clinics at multiple sites across Powys is essential in this role.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate commitment to research-based practice, ensuring the standard of clinical practice within the team is maintained at a high level.
Support the Lymphoedema service in providing an evidence based lymphoedema service for the patients of Powys Teaching Health Board. This will include providing assessment and appropriate management strategies including Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, maintenance treatments, education and support for patients developing lymphoedema. The service offers treatment to all lymphoedema patients regardless of cause.
Work closely with other members of the Lymphoedema Service under the Team leader to proactively improve patient's knowledge on preventing lymphoedema through group sessions.
Participate in education courses and patient support groups will be an integral part of this role as well involvement in research, audit and evaluation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Therapist
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in relevant area of professional practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its importance in providing high quality care
- Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema management.
Desirable
- Qualification in NVQ Assessment
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills in the field of lymphoedema/ chronic oedema
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of caseload management
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Clinical Supervision
Desirable
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team, unsupervised and alone
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues, policies and framework influencing delivery of health care in the community setting
- Problem solving ability, good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of Information Technology and its health care implications
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional and personal responsibilities and accountability in line with the relevant professional regulation
- Ability to work within a team
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills required for breaking bad news and managing conflict.
- Ability to manage stressful situations in self and team
Desirable
Values/Other
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB values
- Awareness of the needs of patients and their carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to give emotional and practical support to team members
- Ability to travel throughout Powys
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Therapist
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in relevant area of professional practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its importance in providing high quality care
- Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema management.
Desirable
- Qualification in NVQ Assessment
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills in the field of lymphoedema/ chronic oedema
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of caseload management
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Clinical Supervision
Desirable
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team, unsupervised and alone
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues, policies and framework influencing delivery of health care in the community setting
- Problem solving ability, good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of Information Technology and its health care implications
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional and personal responsibilities and accountability in line with the relevant professional regulation
- Ability to work within a team
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills required for breaking bad news and managing conflict.
- Ability to manage stressful situations in self and team
Desirable
Values/Other
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB values
- Awareness of the needs of patients and their carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to give emotional and practical support to team members
- Ability to travel throughout Powys
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).
