Lymphodema Specialist Practitioner

Teddington, England, gb

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. Our preceptorship programme is second to none hence the award and logo. 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. 

Job overview

This is an exciting role for anyone who has interest in Lymphoedema. The post requires full management of Lymphoedema caseloads including being responsible and accountable for service operations and staff development with the support from the service manager. You will be 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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached.

For more information, please contact 

Mylene dela Cruz, Service Manager Specialist Nurses 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • Experience of audit evaluation
  • Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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

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    The closing date given is a guide only. There may be occasions where we have to close a vacancy once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible.

    Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via TRAC email. Please continue to check your emails and also your TRAC account for correspondence. You must confirm your attendance to interview as soon as possible, failure to do so will result in your interview being cancelled. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted.

    Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) uses TRUSTID identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of key documents such as Passports, Driving Licenses etc. It is a condition of appointment that all prospective employees of HRCH have their original documents verified using this TRUSTID.

    Please ensure you provide work email addresses for your referees where possible.

    Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights and encourage applications from all sections of the community including users of mental health services.

    Please note that this post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare Trust, this will not apply.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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