Job responsibilities The main responsibilities are: Key Result Areas • To provide treatment and care to patients suffering with Lymphoedema to ensure that patient comfort and long-term health care is benefited in line with their individual patient treatment needs. • Work with the team, using a patient-centered approach and evidenced based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. • Evaluate referrals from medical and non-medical practitioners in line with South Bucks Hospice’s policies and procedures and carry out initial assessments for those referred for lymphoedema • Taking a wider view to patient care by supporting community teams in their practise of patients with Lymphoedema • As a nurse specialist refer appropriately to other professionals both internally and externally • Maintain patient safety and provide physical, emotional and psychological support to patients and carers. • 100% compliance with professional, ethical patient assessments, care plans and note taking ensuring they are clear and accurate by both self and the wider team. • Deliver education on the management of lymphoedema as agreed with the Head of Lymphoedema • Supporting the department and all activities to ensure that it complies with the NICE and CQC guidelines • Manage patient caseloads in accordance with South Bucks Hospice’s policies and procedures • Deputise for the Head of Lymphoedema in their absence • Support service development and achievement of department aims and objectives • To be involved in clinical and hospice initiatives as required to achieve the strategic aims of South Bucks Hospice. • Recognise and take positive action to support the team at all times, working towards an holistic approach to staff wellbeing • Comply with staff appraisals, performance reviews, training and educating • Undertake accurate reporting regarding the performance, operational needs and general capacity to the Head of Lymphoedema to ensure that the Lymphoedema department operates to its full potential. • Actively comply and demonstrate the implementation of good infection prevention control in accordance with policy and procedures. • Support the writing of policies and procedures for South Bucks Hospice to achieve best practise at all times and ensuring departmental compliance with all policies including up to date safeguarding, mental capacity, GDPR, deprivation of liberty, resuscitation and advance care plans. • Provide nursing support across all services, when required