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Job Title:
Lymphedema Nurse
Location:
Borehamwood
Pay Rate:
£60 per hour
Employment Type:
Long Term, NHS contract
Job Description:
Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse with experience in managing lymphedema? We are seeking a dedicated Lymphedema Nurse to join our team and provide specialized care to patients suffering from this condition. With a competitive pay rate of £60 per hour, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess and diagnose patients with lymphedema.
* Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care.
* Educate patients and their families on self-care techniques to manage symptoms effectively.
* Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
* Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
Requirements:
Ideally, a Lymphedema Specialist, but we will also consider:
* Practice Nurse, District Nurse, Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN). Experience with compression bandages and cancer care is essential.
* Specialized training or certification in lymphedema management.
* Proven experience working with lymphedema patients.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in a 3-month contract.
We also offer a £400 sign-up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
* £250 training allowance
* Excellent pay rates
* Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
* Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
* Ltd and PAYE payment options available
* Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
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