Job summary This is a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema. This post could offer a development opportunity and the post holder would be supported to become competent in managing lymphoedema. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills and develop one to one relationships with patients supporting them to manage their long-term condition. To achieve this, the post holder would be required to undertake external training at Post Graduate level. Main duties of the job This is primarily a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema. In addition, there would be scope for developing and delivering education and training to increase knowledge and skills in lymphoedema and chronic oedema management in Hertfordshire and West Essex. For the right person, there is a career development route to band 7 and above. About us We are a small friendly team within a well supported organization. In 2024 we achieved 96% in our peer review and gold star accreditation for our service provision. We want pride ourself in equitable access for patients, high quality care achieved through a supportive team that values education, critical thinking and problem solving. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Pro Rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-MM-CNS-1 Job locations Hertfordshire Community Trust and Supporting West Essex Queensway Health Clinic, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 0LF Hatfield AL10 0LF Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in order to make decisions and provide advice for patients and professionals concerning the management of lymphoedema. To receive and triage the referrals of patients with lymphoedema including complex problems and utilize advanced clinical skills to assess the patients oedema within the context of their long-term health needs To plan and provide an individualised plan of care for the patient with lymphoedema incorporating patient focused goals and outcomes based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and knowledge. This should include the ability to provide appropriate levels of intervention for the patient in keeping with the four cornerstones of care namely skin-care, exercise, compression and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Provide highly specialist lymphoedema advice and support to generalist nurses, care agencies and health professionals including doctors and consultants, to ensure high quality individualised patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in order to make decisions and provide advice for patients and professionals concerning the management of lymphoedema. To receive and triage the referrals of patients with lymphoedema including complex problems and utilize advanced clinical skills to assess the patients oedema within the context of their long-term health needs To plan and provide an individualised plan of care for the patient with lymphoedema incorporating patient focused goals and outcomes based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and knowledge. This should include the ability to provide appropriate levels of intervention for the patient in keeping with the four cornerstones of care namely skin-care, exercise, compression and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Provide highly specialist lymphoedema advice and support to generalist nurses, care agencies and health professionals including doctors and consultants, to ensure high quality individualised patient care. Person Specification Skills Essential Awareness of what lymphoedema Ability and willingness to drive for work Ability and willingness to undertake specialist training in Lymphoedema management Desirable existing qualification in Lymphoedema management experience managing lymphoedema experience in managing long term conditions Person Specification Skills Essential Awareness of what lymphoedema Ability and willingness to drive for work Ability and willingness to undertake specialist training in Lymphoedema management Desirable existing qualification in Lymphoedema management experience managing lymphoedema experience in managing long term conditions 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Hertfordshire Community Trust and Supporting West Essex Queensway Health Clinic, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 0LF Hatfield AL10 0LF Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)